Chadwick vs Fergus

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
Fergus Rank #4,453

Chadwick is more popular, ranked #4416 vs #4453 for Fergus.

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

Fergus ___

  • Fergus James
  • Fergus Patrick
  • Fergus William
  • Fergus Hugh
  • Fergus Alastair
  • Fergus Duncan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Chadwick

Winston Langston Harlem Sydney Regina

If you choose Fergus

Hamish Alasdair Fiona Isla Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chadwick or Fergus more popular?

Chadwick is more popular, ranked #4416 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Chadwick and Fergus mean?

Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin). Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin).

Are Chadwick and Fergus boy or girl names?

Chadwick is primarily a boy name. Fergus is primarily a boy name.

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