Spade

♂ Boy

Pronounced SPAYD /ˈspeɪd/High

Meaning: From the word/surname Spade — from Old English spadu, 'a spade' (a digging tool); also the card suit; a word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A spade: Spade is a word/surname-name — 'a spade'. Bold, crisp, and warm (said 'SPAYD').

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the word/surname Spade — from Old English spadu, 'a spade' (a digging tool); also the card suit; a word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#6116 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 48

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Spade comes from the word and surname Spade — from Old English spadu, 'a spade' (a digging tool) — and it also names the bold black card suit (♠). A crisp, modern, edgy word/surname-name (the detective Sam Spade; the designer Kate Spade; nickname Spade).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-spade at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Spade means 'a spade' (a digging tool; Old English spadu) — and is the bold black card suit — a crisp, modern word/surname-name (the designer Kate Spade; the detective Sam Spade; said 'SPAYD').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Spade — word/surname origin

Variations

SpaydeSpader

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Spade mean?

Spade is a word/surname-name — 'a spade' (a digging tool; also the card suit).

How do you pronounce Spade?

It's said SPAYD /ˈspeɪd/ — one syllable.

Is Spade a boy or girl name?

Spade is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Spade?

Spade is a very rare name in the U.S.