Wade vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Wade Rank #341

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Paul mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Wade and Paul boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.