Swayze vs Wake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Swayze

Boy #5,875 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who sways, dancer"

Origin: English

American English

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Boy #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Swayze Rank #5,875

Wake Rank #5,833

Wake is more popular, ranked #5833 vs #5875 for Swayze.

Is Swayze or Wake more popular?

Wake is more popular, ranked #5833 compared to Swayze at #5875 in the United States.

What do Swayze and Wake mean?

Swayze means "one who sways, dancer" (English origin). Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin).

Are Swayze and Wake boy or girl names?

Swayze is primarily a boy name. Wake is primarily a boy name.