Wade vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Wade Rank #341

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Peter mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Wade and Peter boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.