Wade vs Griffin

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 #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Wade Rank #341

Griffin Rank #223

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Griffin more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Griffin mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Wade and Griffin boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.