Chief vs Jr

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 #4,050 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"junior, the younger one"

Origin: Latin

American English Latino

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Chief Rank #4,156

Jr Rank #4,050

Jr is more popular, ranked #4050 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Chief or Jr more popular?

Jr is more popular, ranked #4050 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Chief and Jr mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Jr means "junior, the younger one" (Latin origin).

Are Chief and Jr boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Jr is primarily a boy name.