Wade vs Knox

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 #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Wade Rank #341

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Knox mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Wade and Knox boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.