Free man
A traditional English diminutive of Charles, which is derived from the Germanic name Karl. It historically refers to a freeman who was not of noble birth but held legal rights.
Less common today
Chas isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,528 in 1991.
Bassist for The Animals and manager of Jimi Hendrix
The father of Chuckie Finster · Rugrats
Professional baseball outfielder
The eldest son and mathematical genius · The Royal Tenenbaums
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
