Gardner vs Chadwick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gardner

Boy #4,644 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of the garden, gardener"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,644
Total SSA Count: 22
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Norman Porter Spencer Walker

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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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Warrick

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Popularity Comparison

Gardner Rank #4,644

Chadwick Rank #4,416

Chadwick is more popular, ranked #4416 vs #4644 for Gardner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardner or Chadwick more popular?

Chadwick is more popular, ranked #4416 compared to Gardner at #4644 in the United States.

What do Gardner and Chadwick mean?

Gardner means "keeper of the garden, gardener" (Old French/English origin). Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin).

Are Gardner and Chadwick boy or girl names?

Gardner is primarily a boy name. Chadwick is primarily a boy name.

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