Wade vs Spencer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dispenser of provisions, household steward"

Origin: Old French

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Wade Rank #341

Spencer Rank #388

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #388 for Spencer.

Is Wade or Spencer more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Spencer at #388 in the United States.

What do Wade and Spencer mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin).

Are Wade and Spencer boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Spencer is primarily a boy name.