Homer vs Chief

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Homer

Boy #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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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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Homer Rank #4,124

Chief Rank #4,156

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Homer or Chief more popular?

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Homer and Chief mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin).

Are Homer and Chief boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Chief is primarily a boy name.