Chief vs Wilber

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 #4,254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, brilliant"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Chief Rank #4,156

Wilber Rank #4,254

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 vs #4254 for Wilber.

Is Chief or Wilber more popular?

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 compared to Wilber at #4254 in the United States.

What do Chief and Wilber mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Wilber means "resolute, brilliant" (Germanic origin).

Are Chief and Wilber boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Wilber is primarily a boy name.