Chace vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chace Rank #2,635
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2635 for Chace.

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chace or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Chace at #2635 in the United States.

What do Chace and James mean?

Chace means "hunter, one who hunts or pursues" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chace and James boy or girl names?

Chace is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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