Wade vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Wade Rank #341

Frederick Rank #424

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Wade or Frederick more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Wade and Frederick mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Wade and Frederick boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.