Wade vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Wade Rank #341

Philip Rank #522

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Wade or Philip more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Wade and Philip mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Wade and Philip boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.