Stephen vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Stephen Rank #378

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Wade mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Stephen and Wade boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.