Wade vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Wade Rank #341

Jake Rank #423

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Wade or Jake more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Wade and Jake mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wade and Jake boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.