Wade vs Hank

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 #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Wade Rank #341

Hank Rank #425

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Wade or Hank more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Wade and Hank mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Wade and Hank boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.