Ward vs Chadwick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

English American British

✓ All Clear

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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Ward Rank #3,309

Chadwick Rank #4,416

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Is Ward or Chadwick more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Ward and Chadwick mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin).

Are Ward and Chadwick boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Chadwick is primarily a boy name.