Names That Mean Crossing

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.

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.

Brad in a Brooks Brothers suit.

Pronounced KILL-on, might lead a young boy astray--though that doesn't seem to have halted the progress of the popular Killian.

High-collared and straightlaced, with the deadly "Ox" nickname.