Wade vs Bradley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Wade Rank #341

Bradley Rank #365

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #365 for Bradley.

Is Wade or Bradley more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Bradley at #365 in the United States.

What do Wade and Bradley mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin).

Are Wade and Bradley boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Bradley is primarily a boy name.