Wade vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Wade Rank #341

Pierce Rank #541

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Wade or Pierce more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Wade and Pierce mean?

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

Are Wade and Pierce boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.