Iona vs Chadwick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iona

Girl #2,771 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"island (of Saint Columba)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic place name

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Welsh British Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,771
Total SSA Count: 61
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Cora Laura Dora Flora

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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

Iona Rank #2,771

Chadwick Rank #4,416

Iona is more popular, ranked #2771 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iona or Chadwick more popular?

Iona is more popular, ranked #2771 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Iona and Chadwick mean?

Iona means "island (of Saint Columba)" (Scottish Gaelic place name origin). Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin).

Are Iona and Chadwick boy or girl names?

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

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