Chief vs Homer

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 #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

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Chief Rank #4,156

Homer Rank #4,124

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Chief or Homer more popular?

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Chief and Homer mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin).

Are Chief and Homer boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Homer is primarily a boy name.