Chadwick vs Selma

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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Selma

Girl #2,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine protection, helmet of the gods"

Origin: Germanic/Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Arabic American Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,770
Total SSA Count: 61
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Alta Elva Irma Elma

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Popularity Comparison

Chadwick Rank #4,416

Selma Rank #2,770

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chadwick or Selma more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Chadwick and Selma mean?

Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Chadwick and Selma boy or girl names?

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

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