Wade vs Ellis

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 #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Wade Rank #341

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Ellis mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Wade and Ellis boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.