Wade vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Wade Rank #341

Kevin Rank #196

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Kevin more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Kevin mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Wade and Kevin boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.