Callan vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Callan Rank #242

Wade Rank #341

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Callan or Wade more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Callan and Wade mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Callan and Wade boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.