Haaland vs Wake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haaland

Boy #5,716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high land, highland"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Scandinavian football/soccer fans worldwide

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,716
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Haa, Erling (if following the famous namesake)

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Haaland Rank #5,716
Wake Rank #5,833

Haaland is more popular, ranked #5716 vs #5833 for Wake.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haaland ___

  • Haaland James
  • Haaland Oliver
  • Haaland Erik
  • Haaland Finn
  • Haaland Bjorn
  • Haaland Sven

Wake ___

  • Wake James
  • Wake Alexander
  • Wake Thomas
  • Wake River
  • Wake Elliot

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haaland or Wake more popular?

Haaland is more popular, ranked #5716 compared to Wake at #5833 in the United States.

What do Haaland and Wake mean?

Haaland means "high land, highland" (Old Norse origin). Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin).

Are Haaland and Wake boy or girl names?

Haaland is primarily a boy name. Wake is primarily a boy name.

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