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Chayce

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Pronounced CHAYS /ˈtʃeɪs/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Chase, an English surname from the Norman French chace, 'hunt' — a byname for a huntsman. It is chiefly a boys' name in the U.S.; use for a girl is uncommon, and we note the lean.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Chase, from the Norman French for 'hunt' (said 'CHAYS'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningA modern respelling of Chase, an English surname from the Norman French chace, 'hunt' — a byname for a huntsman. It is chiefly a boys' name in the U.S.; use for a girl is uncommon, and we note the lean.

U.S. rank (2024)#13789 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 328

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chayce is a modern respelling of Chase, the English surname from Norman French chace, 'hunt,' given to huntsmen. Chase rose sharply as a boys' first name in the U.S.; Chayce follows it, and its use for girls is rare — more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'CHAYS').

For girls it appears very rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, punchy, and one-beat.

Did you know? Chase — and so Chayce — began as an occupational byname for a huntsman, from the Norman French chace, 'the hunt' (said 'CHAYS').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Chayce — Chase respelling; Norman French chace; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

ChaseChayseChace

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chayce mean?

Chayce is a respelling of Chase, from the Norman French chace — 'hunt,' a byname for a huntsman.

How do you pronounce Chayce?

It's said CHAYS /ˈtʃeɪs/ — one syllable.

Is Chayce a boy or girl name?

Chayce is used for both, but far more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Chayce?

Chayce is very rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.