Wade vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Wade Rank #341

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Blake mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Wade and Blake boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.