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Nicholas vs Chase

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Chase

Boy #173 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hunter"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#173
Total SSA Count
2,148
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nicholas Rank #117
Chase Rank #173

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #173 for Chase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicholas or Chase more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Chase at #173 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Chase mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Chase means "hunter" (Old French origin).

Are Nicholas and Chase boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Chase is primarily a boy name.

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