Wade

Rank 345th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Wade was 345th most popular baby name for boys and 694th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 945 babies were named Wade in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,559 babies in the United States were named Wade. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Wade is around 44 to 50 years old.

The name "Wade" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Wade is .

Wade Meaning & Origin

The name Wade means "to cross the river", signifying someone who is independent, adventurous, and persistent in overcoming obstacles.

The name Wade is described as adventurous, charismatic and vigorous.

Pronunciation

Wade is pronounced wade in English. The name Wade has 4 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Wade

  • The name Wade is shared by a popular character in the Marvel Comics universe, Wade Wilson, who is better known as Deadpool.

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Geography

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