Wade vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Wade Rank #341

King Rank #343

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #343 for King.

Is Wade or King more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Wade and King mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Wade and King boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.