Philip vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Philip Rank #522

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Wade mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Philip and Wade boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.