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Wayne name meaning
First Name
354k
in the U.S.
since 1880
354k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
10k
in the U.S.
in 2010
10k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Wayne mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Wayne
User Submitted Origins
English
75%
American
10%
French
10%
Scottish
5%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Louisiana, U.S. says the name Wayne means "An occupational surname for a cartwright, Old English waegen ('wagon')" and is of English origin.
- A user from Tennessee, U.S. says the name Wayne means "Wagon maker".
- A user from Connecticut, U.S. says the name Wayne means "Burden bearer".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Other Dictionary Sources
- American general during the American Revolution (1745-1796)
- United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
Wiktionary
An occupational surname for a cartwright, Old English wægen (“wagon”).
- A surname.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A city, the county seat of Wayne County, Nebraska, United States.
- A town, the county seat of Wayne County, West Virginia, United States.
Notable Persons Named Wayne
Notable Persons Named Wayne
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney is a soccer player for the Manchester United F.C., Everton F.C. Reserves, Academy, Everton F.C., England national under-17 football team, and England national under-19 football team. Wayne was born on October 24th, 1985 in Croxteth, Liverpool, England.
Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky is a hockey player. His career lasted from 1978 to 1999. Wayne was born on January 26th, 1961 in Brantford.
Wayne Rogers
Wayne Rogers was an actor, director, screenwriter, investor, television personality, and television director. He was most prominent from 1959 to 2015. Wayne was given the name William Wayne McMillan Rogers III on April 7th, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. He died on December 31st, 2015.
Wayne Brady
Wayne Brady is an actor, television personality, comedian, singer, presenter, game show host, and celebrity. He has had major accomplishments since 1990. Wayne was given the name Wayne Alphonso Brady on June 2nd, 1972 in Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Wayne Hennessey
Wayne Hennessey is a soccer player for the Crystal Palace F.C., Manchester City F.C., Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., Bristol City F.C., Stockport County F.C., Yeovil Town F.C., Wales national under-17 football team, Wales national under-19 football team, and Wales national under-21 football team. Wayne was born on January 24th, 1987 in Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales. Wayne is also known as Hennessey and Wayne Robert.
Wayne Knight
Wayne Knight is an actor, voice actor, and comedian. He has had major accomplishments since 1973. Wayne was given the name Wayne Eliot Knight on August 7th, 1955 in New York City.
- Wayne BridgeSoccer Player
- Wayne NewtonMusician
- Wayne StaticMusician
- Wayne ShorterMusician
- Wayne LaPierreCeo and Executive Vice President of the Nra
- Wayne CoyneMusician
- Wayne Allyn Root
- Wayne Pygram
- David WayneActor
- Wayne EllingtonBasketball Player
- Wayne RoutledgeSoccer Player
- Wayne SimmondsHockey Player
- Wayne KramerMusician
- Wayne MorrisActor
Notable Persons With the Last Name Wayne
Notable Persons With the Last Name Wayne
Bruce Wayne
Bruce Wayne is a comics character.
Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He has been prominent since 1996. Lil was given the name Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. on September 27th, 1982 in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
John Wayne
John Wayne was an actor, director, and producer. John was given the name Marion Robert Morrison on May 26th, 1907 in Winterset, Iowa, U.S. John is also known as Marion Mitchell Morrison, Marion Michael Morrison, Duke Morrison, and The Duke. He passed away on June 11th, 1979.
Metro Boomin
Metro Boomin is a hip hop music, trap music, rhythm, and blues musician. He plays FL Studio, Bass guitar, and Pro Tools. He has been prominent since 2010. Metro was given the name Leland T. Wayne on September 16th, 1993. Metro is also known as Metro Boomin, Young Metro, Metro Beatz, Wayne, and Leland.
Damian Wayne
Ronald Wayne
Ronald was given the name Ronald Gerald Wayne on May 17th, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Wayne | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 76.89% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 16.41% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.16% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.14% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.38% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Wayne
People with the last name Wayne are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Wayne
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