Wade vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Wade Rank #341

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Gideon mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wade and Gideon boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.