Wade Name Meaning & Origin | Middle Names For Wade

Wade may not seem like a typical nature name, but it's one that is often associated with water. This clean one-syllable moniker has been a top name for baby boys in the United States since at least the turn of the 19th century. It pairs well with both classic and modern middle names or makes a cute middle name itself.

Meaning of the name Wade:

English: to go or ford

Origin of the name Wade:

The baby name Wade has English origins, though there is some debate over the specifics. Some believe it was derived from the Anglo-Saxon word for “ford,” as in the area of a river or stream where it's shallow enough to cross by foot. Others believe it's a derivative of the Anglo-Saxon name “Wada,” which means “to go.”

Symbolism of the name Wade:

Whether you believe the name's origins, see it as a vocabulary word name or read about the Old English folklore associated with it, Wade is often associated with water.

Style of the name Wade:

Traditional

Gender of the name Wade:

Wade is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Wade:

WAYD

Number of syllables in the name Wade:

One

Emotion evoked from the name Wade:

Wade evokes an image of someone who is adventurous.

Alternative spellings for the name Wade:

• Wayde
• Waid

Nicknames for the name Wade:

N/A

Popularity of the name Wade:

Until the 2000s, Wade was a top 500 baby name in the United States for over a century, according to the Social Security Administration. It fell out of favor for a little over a decade, but as of 2020, it ranks at 340 and is growing in popularity once again.

Related names for the name Wade:

• Cade
• Lane
• Heath
• Boone
• Cole
• Rhett
• Wayne
• Dean
• Reid

Great middle names for Wade and their meanings:

• Elliot (Jehovah is God)
• Nolan (champion)
• Oliver (olive tree)
• Alexander (protector of men)
• Thomas (twin)
• Austin (great, magnificent)
• Soloman (peace)
• Andrew (strong and manly)
• Lincoln (town by the lake)

Famous people with the name Wade:

• Wade Robson (dancer and choreographer)
• Wade Boggs (baseball player)
• Wade Phillips (football coach)
• Wade Ward (musician)
• Wade Davis (author and anthropologist)
• Wade Miley (baseball player)

Wades in popular culture:

• Wade Eiling (DC Comics character)
• Wade Gustafson (character in the movie “Fargo”)
• Wade Watts (character in the boo and movie “Ready Player One”)
• Wade Wilson (the real name of Deadpool, a Marvel Comics character)
• Wade Bailey (character from the TV show “Hello Ladies”)
• Wade Hamilton (character in the book “Gone with the Wind”)