Wade

Meaning of Wade

From the river crossing; to go

Wade has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Wade

Wade has held fairly steady, sitting around #344 in 2025 after peaking at #326 in 2021.

Notable people named Wade

• Dwyane Wade
  Professional basketball player
• Wade Boggs
  Professional baseball player
• Wade Robson
  Choreographer and dancer
• Wade Hayes
  Country music singer
• Wade Barrett
  Professional wrestler

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Questions about the name Wade

What does the name Wade mean?

Wade means from the river crossing; to go, and it comes from English origins.

Is Wade a boy's or a girl's name?

Wade is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Wade?

In 2025, Wade ranked #344 for boys, down from #340 the year before.

When was Wade most popular?

Wade peaked at #326 in 2021.