Chief vs Shaw

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 #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Chief Rank #4,156

Shaw Rank #4,307

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Chief or Shaw more popular?

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Chief and Shaw mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Chief and Shaw boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.