Jay vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Jay Rank #397

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Wade mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Wade boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.