Chadwick vs Rashaunda

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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Rashaunda

Girl #61,633 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, rightly guided (from Arabic Rashid root)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#61,633
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rashawn, Shaunda, Rashi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Chadwick Rank #4,416
Rashaunda Rank #61,633

Chadwick is more popular, ranked #4416 vs #61633 for Rashaunda.

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

Rashaunda ___

  • Rashaunda Marie
  • Rashaunda Renee
  • Rashaunda Danielle
  • Rashaunda Nicole
  • Rashaunda Elaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chadwick

Winston Langston Harlem Sydney Regina

If you choose Rashaunda

DeShawn Latasha Marcus Keisha Tyrone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chadwick or Rashaunda more popular?

Chadwick is more popular, ranked #4416 compared to Rashaunda at #61633 in the United States.

What do Chadwick and Rashaunda mean?

Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin). Rashaunda means "wise, rightly guided (from Arabic Rashid root)" (Arabic origin).

Are Chadwick and Rashaunda boy or girl names?

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

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