Chadwick vs Rayshawn

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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Rayshawn

Boy #4,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ray of light + God is gracious"

Origin: English + Irish/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,476
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray, Shawn, Raye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chadwick Rank #4,416
Rayshawn Rank #4,476

Chadwick is more popular, ranked #4416 vs #4476 for Rayshawn.

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

Rayshawn ___

  • Rayshawn James
  • Rayshawn Andre
  • Rayshawn Darius
  • Rayshawn Marcus
  • Rayshawn DeShawn
  • Rayshawn Lamar

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Chadwick

Winston Langston Harlem Sydney Regina

If you choose Rayshawn

Devontae Rashawn Deshawn Jashawn Antoinette

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chadwick or Rayshawn more popular?

Chadwick is more popular, ranked #4416 compared to Rayshawn at #4476 in the United States.

What do Chadwick and Rayshawn mean?

Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin). Rayshawn means "ray of light + God is gracious" (English + Irish/Hebrew origin).

Are Chadwick and Rayshawn boy or girl names?

Chadwick is primarily a boy name. Rayshawn is primarily a boy name.

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