Holden vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Holden Rank #281

Wade Rank #341

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Holden or Wade more popular?

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Holden and Wade mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Holden and Wade boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.