Chief vs Elroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chief

Boy #4,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, head, principal one"

Origin: Old French via English

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Boy #4,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French (le roi)

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Chief Rank #4,156

Elroy Rank #4,236

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 vs #4236 for Elroy.

Is Chief or Elroy more popular?

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 compared to Elroy at #4236 in the United States.

What do Chief and Elroy mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Elroy means "the king" (Old French (le roi) origin).

Are Chief and Elroy boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Elroy is primarily a boy name.