King vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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King Rank #343

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Wade mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are King and Wade boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.