Chadwick vs James

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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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

Chadwick Rank #4,416
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Winston Langston Harlem Sydney Regina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chadwick or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Chadwick and James mean?

Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chadwick and James boy or girl names?

Chadwick is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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