Chief vs Jerald

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 #3,957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the spear"

Origin: Old High German

American English African American

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Chief Rank #4,156

Jerald Rank #3,957

Jerald is more popular, ranked #3957 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Chief or Jerald more popular?

Jerald is more popular, ranked #3957 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Chief and Jerald mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Jerald means "ruler of the spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Chief and Jerald boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Jerald is primarily a boy name.