Griffin vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Griffin Rank #223

Wade Rank #341

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Griffin or Wade more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Wade mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Griffin and Wade boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.