Wade vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Wade Rank #341

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Leon mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Wade and Leon boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.