Chief vs Shayne

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 #4,056 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English

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Chief Rank #4,156

Shayne Rank #4,056

Shayne is more popular, ranked #4056 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Chief or Shayne more popular?

Shayne is more popular, ranked #4056 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Chief and Shayne mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Shayne means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Chief and Shayne boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Shayne is primarily a boy name.