Wade vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Wade Rank #341

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Gavin mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Wade and Gavin boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.