Wave vs Bauer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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Boy #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farmer, peasant landholder"

Origin: German

German Austrian Swiss American

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Wave Rank #3,245

Bauer Rank #3,248

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 vs #3248 for Bauer.

Is Wave or Bauer more popular?

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 compared to Bauer at #3248 in the United States.

What do Wave and Bauer mean?

Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin). Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin).

Are Wave and Bauer boy or girl names?

Wave is primarily a boy name. Bauer is primarily a boy name.