Wade vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Wade Rank #341

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Malcolm mean?

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

Are Wade and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.