Wade vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Wade Rank #341

Damon Rank #456

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Wade or Damon more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Wade and Damon mean?

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

Are Wade and Damon boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.