Chief vs Nyx

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 #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

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Chief Rank #4,156

Nyx Rank #4,134

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Chief or Nyx more popular?

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Chief and Nyx mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Nyx means "night" (Greek origin).

Are Chief and Nyx boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Nyx is primarily a boy name.