Chace vs Galen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chace

Boy #2,635 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hunter, one who hunts or pursues"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,635
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cha, Chy, Chie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Chace Rank #2,635
Galen Rank #2,747

Chace is more popular, ranked #2635 vs #2747 for Galen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chace ___

  • Chace Michael
  • Chace Thomas
  • Chace William
  • Chace Alexander
  • Chace Robert
  • Chace James

Galen ___

  • Galen James
  • Galen Thomas
  • Galen William
  • Galen Ross
  • Galen Alexander

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chace or Galen more popular?

Chace is more popular, ranked #2635 compared to Galen at #2747 in the United States.

What do Chace and Galen mean?

Chace means "hunter, one who hunts or pursues" (Old French origin). Galen means "calm, tranquil" (Greek origin).

Are Chace and Galen boy or girl names?

Chace is primarily a boy name. Galen is primarily a boy name.

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