Chief vs Jak

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 #4,143 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

English American

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Chief Rank #4,156

Jak Rank #4,143

Jak is more popular, ranked #4143 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Chief or Jak more popular?

Jak is more popular, ranked #4143 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Chief and Jak mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Jak means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Chief and Jak boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Jak is primarily a boy name.