James vs Chadwick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior's settlement, warrior's town"

Origin: Old English ceadd + wic

English American African-American

8 High Risk

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James Rank #2,583

Chadwick Rank #4,416

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

Is James or Chadwick more popular?

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

What do James and Chadwick mean?

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

Are James and Chadwick boy or girl names?

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