Chadwick vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #100
Total SSA Count: 3,497
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Nathan Aden Olan Adams

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Popularity Comparison

Chadwick Rank #4,416

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chadwick or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Chadwick and Adam mean?

Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Chadwick and Adam boy or girl names?

Chadwick is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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