Chadwick vs Sekou

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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Sekou

Boy #4,523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fighter; warrior"

Origin: Susu/Mandé

Cultural Roots

Guinean Malian Senegalese African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,523
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Koo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chadwick Rank #4,416
Sekou Rank #4,523

Chadwick is more popular, ranked #4416 vs #4523 for Sekou.

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

Sekou ___

  • Sekou Mamadou
  • Sekou Ibrahim
  • Sekou Oumar
  • Sekou Thierno
  • Sekou Boubacar
  • Sekou Alpha

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Chadwick

Winston Langston Harlem Sydney Regina

If you choose Sekou

Mamadou Ibrahima Fatoumata Aminata Kadiatou

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chadwick or Sekou more popular?

Chadwick is more popular, ranked #4416 compared to Sekou at #4523 in the United States.

What do Chadwick and Sekou mean?

Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin). Sekou means "fighter; warrior" (Susu/Mandé origin).

Are Chadwick and Sekou boy or girl names?

Chadwick is primarily a boy name. Sekou is primarily a boy name.

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