Waite - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Waite \wa(i)-te\ is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "guard, watchman". Occupational name. Christmas carolers were known as "waits" because the custom of singing carols started with bands of watchmen who would sing tunes as the night passed. Actor and musician Tom Waits.

Waite has 3 variant forms: Waights, Waits and Wayte.

Baby names that sound like Waite are White, Witt, Jaide, Wade, Wayde, Wat and Watt.

Waite is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Waite. Click here to compare Waite with related baby names.