Wade
Boy name · Old english · pronounced WAYD
Verified name
What does Wade mean?
Ford, one who crosses the river
Origin and language
Old english
Language family: Old English|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 326 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1276 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Variant: Wade
Related: Wayde
Using Wade across cultures
A short, sturdy English name.
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