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Chadwick vs Edgar

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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Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Chadwick Rank #4,416
Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chadwick or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Chadwick and Edgar mean?

Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Chadwick and Edgar boy or girl names?

Chadwick is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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