Roderick vs Chadwick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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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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Roderick Rank #1,904

Chadwick Rank #4,416

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Is Roderick or Chadwick more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Chadwick mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin).

Are Roderick and Chadwick boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Chadwick is primarily a boy name.