Chief vs Jediah

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 #4,241 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"known by God"

Origin: Hebrew yada and Yah

Hebrew Christian American

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Chief Rank #4,156

Jediah Rank #4,241

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 vs #4241 for Jediah.

Is Chief or Jediah more popular?

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 compared to Jediah at #4241 in the United States.

What do Chief and Jediah mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Jediah means "known by God" (Hebrew yada and Yah origin).

Are Chief and Jediah boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Jediah is primarily a boy name.