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Chadwick vs James

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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James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,583
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Chadwick Rank #4,416
James Rank #2,583

James is more popular, ranked #2583 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chadwick or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #2583 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Chadwick and James mean?

Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin). James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chadwick and James boy or girl names?

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

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