Meaning, Origin And History Of The Name Wayne

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Wayne NamePopularityRelated NamesRelatedRatingsCommentsNamesakes 77%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈweɪn/ [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From an occupational surname meaning "wagon maker", derived from Old English wægn "wagon". Use of it as a given name can be partly attributed to the popularity of the actor John Wayne (1907-1979). Another famous bearer is Canadian hockey player Wayne Gretzky (1961-), generally considered the greatest player in the history of the sport.

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Details Last ranked #85 in 1986 Australia (NSW) Last ranked #98 in 1982 Canada Last ranked #962 in 2012 England & Wales Last ranked #86 in 1995 Ireland Last ranked #91 in 1984 New Zealand Last ranked #95 in 1986 Scotland Last ranked #685 in 2024 United States

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