Wade vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Wade Rank #341

Samson Rank #523

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Wade or Samson more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Wade and Samson mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wade and Samson boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.