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Chadwick

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHAD-wik /ˈtʃæd.wɪk/High

Meaning: From an English surname/place-name — 'Chad's dairy farm or settlement' (Old English wic, 'farm, dwelling')Medium

In 30 seconds: Distinguished and strong: Chadwick is the English 'Chad's settlement' — a handsome surname-name (actor Chadwick Boseman). Stately, classic, and bold.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom an English surname/place-name — 'Chad's dairy farm or settlement' (Old English wic, 'farm, dwelling')
U.S. rank (2025)#4153 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1975
Total births (all-time)≈ 13,275

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197519142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chadwick comes from an English surname and place-name — 'Chad's dairy farm or settlement' (from Old English wic, 'farm, dwelling'). A stately, classic surname-name (Chadwick Boseman); it shortens to Chad.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, Chad's-settlement at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Chadwick means 'Chad's dairy farm or settlement' (Old English) — actor Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther's star, gave the dignified surname-name renewed honor.
Overall data confidence 75%
Surname references — Chadwick — etymology

Variations

Chadwyck

Nicknames

Chad

Famous Bearers

  • ★Chadwick Boseman (1976-2020)
    American actor best known for playing Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • ★Chadwick Walton (2001-)
    West Indian cricketer and grandson of legendary batsman Clive Lloyd

If you like Chadwick…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chadwick mean?

Chadwick is English for 'Chad's dairy farm or settlement'.

How do you pronounce Chadwick?

It's said CHAD-wik /ˈtʃæd.wɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Chadwick a boy or girl name?

Chadwick is a boy's name.

How popular is Chadwick?

Chadwick is a rare name in the U.S.

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