Wade vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Wade Rank #341

Wells Rank #377

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wade or Wells more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wade and Wells mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Wade and Wells boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.