Richard vs Chase

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #173 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hunter"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Richard Rank #232

Chase Rank #173

Chase is more popular, ranked #173 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Chase more popular?

Chase is more popular, ranked #173 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Chase mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Chase means "hunter" (Old French origin).

Are Richard and Chase boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Chase is primarily a boy name.