Chief vs Hogan

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 #4,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young, youthful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Chief Rank #4,156

Hogan Rank #4,009

Hogan is more popular, ranked #4009 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Chief or Hogan more popular?

Hogan is more popular, ranked #4009 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Chief and Hogan mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Hogan means "young, youthful" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Chief and Hogan boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Hogan is primarily a boy name.