Wade vs Rhys

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 #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

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Wade Rank #341

Rhys Rank #354

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #354 for Rhys.

Is Wade or Rhys more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Rhys at #354 in the United States.

What do Wade and Rhys mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Wade and Rhys boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.