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Tilden vs Wave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tilden

Boy #3,105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile valley dweller"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,105
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,245
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Tilden Rank #3,105
Wave Rank #3,245

Tilden is more popular, ranked #3105 vs #3245 for Wave.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tilden or Wave more popular?

Tilden is more popular, ranked #3105 compared to Wave at #3245 in the United States.

What do Tilden and Wave mean?

Tilden means "fertile valley dweller" (Old English origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Tilden and Wave boy or girl names?

Tilden is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.

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