The name Wade is a girl's name of English origin meaning "at the river crossing".

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An established male name that might cross over to the girls' side -- though if it's a water name you're after, there are so many prettier choices.

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The name Wade peaked for girls at #4383 in 1920. Wade is also used for boys, ranking #341 in 2024.

The name Wade is a boy's name of English origin meaning "at the river crossing".

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Wade has never been outside the US Top 1000 for boys - there's a reason for that. It has a clean spelling, fresh sound and is neither too trendy (unlike Kade or Cade) or too old-school (like Richard or Albert). We think Wade is a winning name.

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The name Wade is currently ranked #341 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #183 in 1966. The name is most popular in WADE, WADE, and WADE. Wade is occasionally used for girls in 2021.

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