Wade vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Wade Rank #341

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Simon mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wade and Simon boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.