Alex vs Chadwick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #4,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior's settlement, warrior's town"

Origin: Old English ceadd + wic

English American African-American

8 High Risk

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Alex Rank #205

Chadwick Rank #4,416

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Is Alex or Chadwick more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Alex and Chadwick mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin).

Are Alex and Chadwick boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Chadwick is primarily a boy name.