Rhys vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rhys

Boy #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Rhys Rank #354

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #354 for Rhys.

Is Rhys or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Rhys at #354 in the United States.

What do Rhys and Wade mean?

Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Rhys and Wade boy or girl names?

Rhys is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.