Wade vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Wade Rank #341

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Barrett mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Wade and Barrett boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.