Chief vs Bodhe

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 #18,466 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shelter, hut"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish Celtic

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Chief Rank #4,156

Bodhe Rank #18,466

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 vs #18466 for Bodhe.

Is Chief or Bodhe more popular?

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 compared to Bodhe at #18466 in the United States.

What do Chief and Bodhe mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Bodhe means "shelter, hut" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Chief and Bodhe boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Bodhe is primarily a boy name.