Blake vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Blake Rank #265

Wade Rank #341

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Blake or Wade more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Blake and Wade mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Blake and Wade boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.