Wayne - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Wayne \wa(y)-ne\ is pronounced wayne. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "wagon builder or driver". Occupational name. Made famous by actor John Wayne. Performer Wayne Newton; hockey player Wayne Gretzky.

Wayne has 2 variant forms: Wain and Wayn.

Baby names that sound like Wayne are Wynn, Faine, Fane, Janne, Vane and Wynne.

Wayne is a very popular 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 Wayne. Click here to compare Wayne with related baby names.