Chief vs Rufus

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 #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

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Chief Rank #4,156

Rufus Rank #4,188

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Chief or Rufus more popular?

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Chief and Rufus mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Chief and Rufus boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.