Sean vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Sean Rank #437

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Wade mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Sean and Wade boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.