Chief vs Rai

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 #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

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Chief Rank #4,156

Rai Rank #3,971

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Chief or Rai more popular?

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Chief and Rai mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin).

Are Chief and Rai boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Rai is primarily a boy name.