Jake vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Jake Rank #423

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Wade mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Jake and Wade boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.