Wade vs Spade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

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Wade Rank #341

Spade Rank #5,953

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #5953 for Spade.

Is Wade or Spade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Spade at #5953 in the United States.

What do Wade and Spade mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin).

Are Wade and Spade boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Spade is primarily a boy name.