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Maria vs Chadwick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese German Polish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#74
Total SSA Count
3,105
Syllables
3
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

Maria Rank #74
Chadwick Rank #4,416

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maria or Chadwick more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Maria and Chadwick mean?

Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin). Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin).

Are Maria and Chadwick boy or girl names?

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

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