Wade vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Wade Rank #341

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Nicolas mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Wade and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.