Newman - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Newman \

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "newcomer". First used as a given name in England in the 19th century, probably due to the fame of reforming cleric John Henry (Cardinal) Newman. Actor Paul Newman.

Newman has 4 variant forms: Neuman, Neumann, Newmann and Newsy.

Baby names that sound like Newman are Naaman and Naman.

Newman is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#300 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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