Chief vs Shyloh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chief

Boy #4,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"leader, head, principal one"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American African American Indigenous American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,156
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Chi, Chy, Chie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chief Rank #4,156
Shyloh Rank #3,474

Shyloh is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #4156 for Chief.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chief ___

  • Chief James
  • Chief Alexander
  • Chief Marcus
  • Chief Leon
  • Chief Andre
  • Chief Darius

Shyloh ___

  • Shyloh Grace
  • Shyloh Rose
  • Shyloh Marie
  • Shyloh Ann
  • Shyloh Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Chief

King Duke Legend Major Noble

If you choose Shyloh

Willow Sage River Rowan Pax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chief or Shyloh more popular?

Shyloh is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Chief and Shyloh mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Shyloh means "his gift" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chief and Shyloh boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Shyloh is primarily a girl name.

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