Wade vs Reid

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 #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish English American

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Wade Rank #341

Reid Rank #300

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Reid more popular?

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Reid mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin).

Are Wade and Reid boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Reid is primarily a boy name.