Wake Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Wake Name at a Glance

Name	Wake
Meaning	Alert.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Wake Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Wake means “Alert”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Wake Name Origin

Our database records Wake under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Wake a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Wake is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Wake

When considering Wake for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.