Wade vs Sullivan

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 #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Wade Rank #341

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Sullivan mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Wade and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.