Wade vs Rory

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 #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Wade Rank #341

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Rory mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Wade and Rory boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.