Ellis vs Chadwick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #273
Total SSA Count: 1,250
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273

Chadwick Rank #4,416

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Chadwick more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Chadwick mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin).

Are Ellis and Chadwick boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Chadwick is primarily a boy name.

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