Lavern vs Chief

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lavern

Boy #4,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree, from the grove"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American African 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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Lavern Rank #4,147

Chief Rank #4,156

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Lavern or Chief more popular?

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Lavern and Chief mean?

Lavern means "alder tree, from the grove" (French/Latin origin). Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin).

Are Lavern and Chief boy or girl names?

Lavern is primarily a boy name. Chief is primarily a boy name.