Zoe vs Chief

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zoe

Boy #4,296 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"life"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American Australian

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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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Zoe Rank #4,296

Chief Rank #4,156

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 vs #4296 for Zoe.

Is Zoe or Chief more popular?

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 compared to Zoe at #4296 in the United States.

What do Zoe and Chief mean?

Zoe means "life" (Ancient Greek origin). Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin).

Are Zoe and Chief boy or girl names?

Zoe is primarily a boy name. Chief is primarily a boy name.