Wade vs Damien

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 #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Wade Rank #341

Damien Rank #345

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Wade or Damien more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Wade and Damien mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Wade and Damien boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.