Jediah vs Chief

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jediah

Boy #4,241 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"known by God"

Origin: Hebrew yada and Yah

Hebrew Christian 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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Jediah Rank #4,241

Chief Rank #4,156

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 vs #4241 for Jediah.

Is Jediah or Chief more popular?

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 compared to Jediah at #4241 in the United States.

What do Jediah and Chief mean?

Jediah means "known by God" (Hebrew yada and Yah origin). Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin).

Are Jediah and Chief boy or girl names?

Jediah is primarily a boy name. Chief is primarily a boy name.