Chief vs Brad

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 #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

English American

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Chief Rank #4,156

Brad Rank #4,135

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Chief or Brad more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Chief and Brad mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin).

Are Chief and Brad boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Brad is primarily a boy name.