Alex vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Alex Rank #205

Wade Rank #341

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Alex or Wade more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Alex and Wade mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Alex and Wade boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.