Grant vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Grant Rank #241

Wade Rank #341

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Grant or Wade more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Grant and Wade mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Grant and Wade boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.