Jebediah vs Chief

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jebediah

Boy #4,315 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"friend of God"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Amish

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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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Jebediah Rank #4,315

Chief Rank #4,156

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 vs #4315 for Jebediah.

Is Jebediah or Chief more popular?

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 compared to Jebediah at #4315 in the United States.

What do Jebediah and Chief mean?

Jebediah means "friend of God" (Hebrew origin). Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin).

Are Jebediah and Chief boy or girl names?

Jebediah is primarily a boy name. Chief is primarily a boy name.