From the warriors settlement
Derived from the Old English elements 'cead', likely referring to a warrior or the name Ceadda, and 'wic', meaning a settlement or farm. It originated as an English surname and place name before being adopted as a given name.
Less common today
Chadwick isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #596 in 1990.
Acclaimed actor known for playing Black Panther
American journalist and biographer
Professional baseball catcher
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
