Wade
wayd
Popularity
#341
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
75,720
Peak Year
#1,430 in 1970
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname turned given name. It describes someone who lived near a ford (shallow place to cross a river).
Numerology
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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Dwyane Wade
American professional basketball player
Wade Robson
Australian choreographer and dancer
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