Chadrick vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chadrick

Boy #29,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle warrior, powerful ruler"

Origin: Old English + Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29,210
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chad, Rick

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chadrick Rank #29,210
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29210 for Chadrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chadrick ___

  • Chadrick James
  • Chadrick Alexander
  • Chadrick Michael
  • Chadrick Ryan
  • Chadrick Cole
  • Chadrick Lamar

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chadrick

Darnell Kendrick Devin Monique Shayla

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chadrick or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Chadrick at #29210 in the United States.

What do Chadrick and James mean?

Chadrick means "battle warrior, powerful ruler" (Old English + Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chadrick and James boy or girl names?

Chadrick is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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