Wave
Meaning
"ocean wave, moving water"
Origin: English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,245
- Total SSA Count
- 37
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"ocean wave, moving water"
Origin: English
"may God give strength"
Origin: Hebrew
Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 vs #3352 for Zekiel.
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Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 compared to Zekiel at #3352 in the United States.
Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin). Zekiel means "may God give strength" (Hebrew origin).
Wave is primarily a boy name. Zekiel is primarily a boy name.