Spade vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Spade

Boy #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

English American

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Spade Rank #5,953

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #5953 for Spade.

Is Spade or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Spade at #5953 in the United States.

What do Spade and Wade mean?

Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Spade and Wade boy or girl names?

Spade is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.