Chadwick vs Jacob

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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Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #41
Total SSA Count: 6,496
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Chadwick Rank #4,416

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chadwick or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Chadwick and Jacob mean?

Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chadwick and Jacob boy or girl names?

Chadwick is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.

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