Wave vs Opie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,245
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Opie

Boy #3,175 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy friend, divine wealth"

Origin: Old English Os- prefix names

Cultural Roots

American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,175
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Wave Rank #3,245
Opie Rank #3,175

Opie is more popular, ranked #3175 vs #3245 for Wave.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wave or Opie more popular?

Opie is more popular, ranked #3175 compared to Wave at #3245 in the United States.

What do Wave and Opie mean?

Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin). Opie means "wealthy friend, divine wealth" (Old English Os- prefix names origin).

Are Wave and Opie boy or girl names?

Wave is primarily a boy name. Opie is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons