What does the name Wade mean?

The name Wade means "River ford".

What is the origin of the name Wade?

Wade is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 1,009 babies were named Wade in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Wade is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 1,009 →

All-Time Total: 73,942

Peak Year: 1970

Wade is of Old English origin, derived from the word "wadan" meaning "to go."

Boy names closely related to Wade

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Girl names closely related to Wade

Georgia Blair Eleanor Haven Sawyer River Finley Eden

Births per year in the United States

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