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Chidubem

♂ Boy

Pronounced chee-DOO-bem /tʃiˈdu.bɛm/Medium

Meaning: From the Igbo (Nigeria) Chidubem, 'God is my guide/leader; God leads me' (Chi, 'God', + dubem, 'leads/guides me'); we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: God is my guide/leader: Chidubem is Igbo. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'chee-DOO-bem'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowIgbo, Nigerian
MeaningFrom the Igbo (Nigeria) Chidubem, 'God is my guide/leader; God leads me' (Chi, 'God', + dubem, 'leads/guides me'); we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#6524 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 369

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619962025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chidubem comes from the Igbo (Nigeria) Chidubem, 'God is my guide/leader; God leads me' (Chi, 'God', + dubem, 'leads/guides me'; we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'chee-DOO-bem').

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, God-is-my-guide at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Chidubem means 'God is my guide/leader; God leads me' in Igbo (Chi, 'God', + dubem, 'leads me') — a lyrical, heartfelt name (we note the sacred sense; said 'chee-DOO-bem').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Chidubem — Igbo; name of faith

Variations

ChidubeDubem

Nicknames

DubemChidi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chidubem mean?

Chidubem is Igbo for 'God is my guide/leader; God leads me' (Chi, 'God', + dubem). We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Chidubem?

It's said chee-DOO-bem /tʃiˈdu.bɛm/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Chidubem a boy or girl name?

Chidubem is a boy's name.

How popular is Chidubem?

Chidubem is a very rare name in the U.S.

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