Charles vs Chase

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #51
Total SSA Count: 5,593
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Charlie, Chuck, Chaz

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Calvin Barrett Parker Bennett

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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
Nicknames: Cha, Chy, Chie

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Grant Kevin Jason Luciano

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Popularity Comparison

Charles Rank #51

Chase Rank #173

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #173 for Chase.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charles ___

Charles James
Charles William
Charles Edward
Charles Henry
Charles Robert
Charles Thomas

Chase ___

Chase Anthony
Chase Michael
Chase Alexander
Chase William
Chase Thomas
Chase Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Charles

George Henry Edward Alice Eleanor

If you choose Chase

Logan Blake Morgan Taylor Drew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charles or Chase more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Chase at #173 in the United States.

What do Charles and Chase mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Chase means "hunter" (Old French origin).

Are Charles and Chase boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Chase is primarily a boy name.

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