Charleston vs Chase

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charleston Rank #2,826
Chase Rank #173

Chase is more popular, ranked #173 vs #2826 for Charleston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charleston ___

  • Charleston James
  • Charleston William
  • Charleston Henry
  • Charleston Frederick
  • Charleston Edward
  • Charleston Rhett

Chase ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charleston

Savannah Georgia Harlow Winston Beaumont

If you choose Chase

Logan Blake Morgan Taylor Drew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charleston or Chase more popular?

Chase is more popular, ranked #173 compared to Charleston at #2826 in the United States.

What do Charleston and Chase mean?

Charleston means "free man's town" (Old English origin). Chase means "hunter" (Old French origin).

Are Charleston and Chase boy or girl names?

Charleston is primarily a boy name. Chase is primarily a boy name.

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