Wade vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Wade Rank #341

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Patrick mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Wade and Patrick boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.