Chief vs Darrow

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 #4,119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear, from the oak grove"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Chief Rank #4,156

Darrow Rank #4,119

Darrow is more popular, ranked #4119 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Chief or Darrow more popular?

Darrow is more popular, ranked #4119 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Chief and Darrow mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Darrow means "spear, from the oak grove" (Old English origin).

Are Chief and Darrow boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Darrow is primarily a boy name.