Thayer vs Chadwick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thayer

Boy #4,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army of the people, warrior of the nation"

Origin: Old German theod + hari

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,558
Total SSA Count: 23
Syllables: 2
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

Thayer Rank #4,558

Chadwick Rank #4,416

Chadwick is more popular, ranked #4416 vs #4558 for Thayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thayer or Chadwick more popular?

Chadwick is more popular, ranked #4416 compared to Thayer at #4558 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Chadwick mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin).

Are Thayer and Chadwick boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Chadwick is primarily a boy name.

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