Chief vs Amiris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chief

Boy #4,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, head, principal one"

Origin: Old French via English

American African American Indigenous American

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Boy #4,171 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"prince, commander, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim African-American American

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Chief Rank #4,156

Amiris Rank #4,171

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 vs #4171 for Amiris.

Is Chief or Amiris more popular?

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 compared to Amiris at #4171 in the United States.

What do Chief and Amiris mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Amiris means "prince, commander, leader" (Arabic origin).

Are Chief and Amiris boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Amiris is primarily a boy name.