Jase

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAYSS /dʒeɪs/High

Meaning: Short form or alternate spelling of Jason, from the Greek Iason (Ἰάσων) meaning 'healer,' from iasthai (to heal); or associated with the Hebrew Joshua/Yeshua meaning 'the Lord is salvation' through the biblical JasonHigh

In 30 seconds: Jase is a clean, modern one-syllable form of Jason that feels fresher and more distinctive than its parent name. Rugged and easy to wear, it fits the trend for short, punchy names and is familiar to fans of Duck Dynasty.

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Origin HighGreek, Hebrew

MeaningShort form or alternate spelling of Jason, from the Greek Iason (Ἰάσων) meaning 'healer,' from iasthai (to heal); or associated with the Hebrew Joshua/Yeshua meaning 'the Lord is salvation' through the biblical Jason

U.S. rank (2025)#717 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births375 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 23,898

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Jase derives from Jason, the legendary Greek hero who led the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece. Jason comes from the Greek iasthai meaning 'to heal.' There is also a biblical Jason (Acts 17) who sheltered Paul and Silas in Thessalonica.

Jase began appearing as a standalone name in the United States in the late 20th century and gained traction through the 2000s and 2010s. It is part of the trend for simplified, one-syllable short forms that feel more contemporary than their full versions.

Did you know? Jase Robertson from the reality TV series Duck Dynasty brought the name significant visibility in the early 2010s, making Jase a recognizable name particularly in Southern and rural American communities.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Jason — etymology of base nameU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JasonJasenJayce

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Jase Robertson (1969–present)
American television personality from Duck Dynasty.

If you like Jase…

Jason— the full form from which Jase derives, sharing the healer meaning

Ace— shares the one-syllable punchy confidence and modern minimalist masculine quality

Chase— fellow one-syllable action-adjacent name with the same sharp, energetic feel

Brace— parallel one-syllable masculine name with the same crisp, strong consonant ending

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jase mean?

Jase means 'healer' as a short form of Jason, from Greek iasthai meaning 'to heal.' Jason was the legendary leader of the Argonauts.

How do you pronounce Jase?

Jase is pronounced JAYSS /dʒeɪs/ — one syllable, rhyming with 'face' and 'race.'

Is Jase a full name or a nickname?

Jase is used both as a standalone given name and as a shortened form of Jason.

Is Jase a popular name?

Jase has been rising in the U.S. since the 2000s, boosted by Duck Dynasty's Jase Robertson and the trend for short, punchy names.