Paul vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Paul Rank #264

Wade Rank #341

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Paul or Wade more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Paul and Wade mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Paul and Wade boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.