Nyx vs Chief

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nyx

Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

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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Nyx Rank #4,134

Chief Rank #4,156

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Nyx or Chief more popular?

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Nyx and Chief mean?

Nyx means "night" (Greek origin). Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin).

Are Nyx and Chief boy or girl names?

Nyx is primarily a boy name. Chief is primarily a boy name.