Matthew vs Chadwick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #33
Total SSA Count: 7,078
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Martin Michael Mark Marshall

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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

Matthew Rank #33

Chadwick Rank #4,416

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Chadwick more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Chadwick mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin).

Are Matthew and Chadwick boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Chadwick is primarily a boy name.

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