Denton vs Chief

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denton

Boy #3,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Denton Rank #3,993

Chief Rank #4,156

Denton is more popular, ranked #3993 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Denton or Chief more popular?

Denton is more popular, ranked #3993 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Denton and Chief mean?

Denton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin).

Are Denton and Chief boy or girl names?

Denton is primarily a boy name. Chief is primarily a boy name.