Chief vs Bodin

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 #4,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to dwell, commander"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American French

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Chief Rank #4,156

Bodin Rank #4,005

Bodin is more popular, ranked #4005 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Chief or Bodin more popular?

Bodin is more popular, ranked #4005 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Chief and Bodin mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Bodin means "to dwell, commander" (Old Norse origin).

Are Chief and Bodin boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Bodin is primarily a boy name.