Chase
/CH-EY-S/
To pursue, to hunt, an English name from the ordinary word chase, by way of Old French chacier (to hunt or pursue). Once an occupational surname for a huntsman, it became a given name carrying a sense of energy, swiftness, and forward drive.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Chase is a Christian boy name of English origin, meaning “To pursue, to hunt, an English name from the ordinary word chase, by way of Old French chacier (to hunt or pursue). Once an occupational surname for a huntsman, it became a given name carrying a sense of energy, swiftness, and forward drive.”.
Chase is a boy's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "To pursue, to hunt, an English name from the ordinary word chase, by way of Old French chacier (to hunt or pursue). Once an occupational surname for a huntsman, it became a given name carrying a sense of energy, swiftness, and forward drive." and belongs to the Energy cluster — names with vitality, motion, and bright life force.
Common among British, American, European families, Chase carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Chase
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Chase lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Chase's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Chase's saint & feast day →What does Chase's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Chase resonates in either tradition.
Chase's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Chase's full reading →
Does Chase go with your family's names?
Chase breaks into 3 sounds: /CH-EY-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Chase sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Chase beside your family's names →
Names similar to Chase
If Chase resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Chase
What does the name Chase mean?
Chase means "To pursue, to hunt, an English name from the ordinary word chase, by way of Old French chacier (to hunt or pursue). Once an occupational surname for a huntsman, it became a given name carrying a sense of energy, swiftness, and forward drive.." It is a boy name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Chase a boy or girl name?
Chase is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Chase?
Chase is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Chase a Christian name?
Yes. Chase is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Chase mean in English?
Chase originates from English, where it means "To pursue, to hunt, an English name from the ordinary word chase, by way of Old French chacier (to hunt or pursue). Once an occupational surname for a huntsman, it became a given name carrying a sense of energy, swiftness, and forward drive.."
What is the numerology of Chase?
Chase has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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