Wade vs Brayden

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 #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Wade Rank #341

Brayden Rank #190

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Brayden more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Brayden mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Wade and Brayden boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.