At the river crossing
Wayde is a variant of the English surname Wade, derived from the Old English word 'wadan', meaning 'to go'. It specifically refers to a person who lived near a ford or a shallow river crossing. The spelling with a 'y' is a modern stylistic variation of the traditional name.
Less common today
Wayde isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,238 in 2019.
South African Olympic gold medalist and 400m world record holder
Canadian poet and writer
Professional rugby league footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
