Chaze

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Pronounced CHAYZ /ˈtʃeɪz/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Chase, from the English word 'chase' ('to hunt or pursue'), originally an occupational surname for a huntsman. The '-ze' styling is a contemporary coinage; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A sleek one-beat name: Chaze respells Chase — 'to pursue' (said 'CHAYZ'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA modern respelling of Chase, from the English word 'chase' ('to hunt or pursue'), originally an occupational surname for a huntsman. The '-ze' styling is a contemporary coinage; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12623 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1988

Total births (all-time)≈ 206

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

Chaze is a contemporary respelling of Chase, from the English 'chase' ('to hunt'), once a surname for a huntsman. The stylized spelling is modern and routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'CHAYZ').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Modern, sleek, and surname-rooted.

Did you know? Chaze is a modern respelling of Chase, an old occupational name for a huntsman. The '-ze' styling is recent, which we note (said 'CHAYZ').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Chaze — Respelling of Chase; modern coinage, routes uncertain

Variations

ChaseChaceChaise

Nicknames

ChayChase

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chaze mean?

Chaze is a modern respelling of Chase, from 'chase' ('to hunt or pursue'). The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Chaze?

It's said CHAYZ /ˈtʃeɪz/ — one syllable, like 'Chase' with a soft 'z'.

Is Chaze a boy or girl name?

Chaze is a boy's name.

How popular is Chaze?

Chaze is a rare name in the U.S.