Barbara vs Chadwick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

Cultural Roots

English American German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #860
Total SSA Count: 313
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Cora Vera Claire Samantha

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Chadwick

Boy #4,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior's settlement, warrior's town"

Origin: Old English ceadd + wic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,416
Total SSA Count: 24
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Warrick

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Popularity Comparison

Barbara Rank #860

Chadwick Rank #4,416

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Chadwick more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Chadwick mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin).

Are Barbara and Chadwick boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Chadwick is primarily a boy name.

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