Chadwick vs Dana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Chad

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Chadwick Rank #4,416
Dana Rank #1,076

Dana is more popular, ranked #1076 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chadwick ___

  • Chadwick James
  • Chadwick Alexander
  • Chadwick Thomas
  • Chadwick Michael
  • Chadwick Joseph
  • Chadwick William

Dana ___

  • Dana Marie
  • Dana Lynn
  • Dana Nicole
  • Dana Rose
  • Dana Elizabeth
  • Dana Christine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chadwick

Winston Langston Harlem Sydney Regina

If you choose Dana

Lisa Karen Diane Scott Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chadwick or Dana more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #1076 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Chadwick and Dana mean?

Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin). Dana means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chadwick and Dana boy or girl names?

Chadwick is primarily a boy name. Dana is primarily a girl name.

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