Chief vs Zoe

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 #4,296 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"life"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Chief Rank #4,156

Zoe Rank #4,296

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 vs #4296 for Zoe.

Is Chief or Zoe more popular?

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 compared to Zoe at #4296 in the United States.

What do Chief and Zoe mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Zoe means "life" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Chief and Zoe boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Zoe is primarily a boy name.