Chadwick vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chadwick

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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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

✓ All Clear

Chadwick Rank #4,416

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Is Chadwick or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Chadwick and Alec mean?

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

Are Chadwick and Alec boy or girl names?

Chadwick is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.