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John vs Chase

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Chase Rank #173

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #173 for Chase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Chase more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Chase at #173 in the United States.

What do John and Chase mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Chase means "hunter" (Old French origin).

Are John and Chase boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Chase is primarily a boy name.

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