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John vs Chadwick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
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

John Rank #21
Chadwick Rank #4,416

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Chadwick more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do John and Chadwick mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin).

Are John and Chadwick boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Chadwick is primarily a boy name.

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