Bauer vs Wave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bauer

Boy #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farmer, peasant landholder"

Origin: German

German Austrian Swiss American

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Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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Bauer Rank #3,248

Wave Rank #3,245

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 vs #3248 for Bauer.

Is Bauer or Wave more popular?

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 compared to Bauer at #3248 in the United States.

What do Bauer and Wave mean?

Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Bauer and Wave boy or girl names?

Bauer is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.