Wright - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Wright \wr(i)-ght, wrigh()-ht\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "carpenter". Occupational name. The word occurs in names like Wainwright and Wheelwright. Mostly 19th-century use. Despite their fame, aviators Orville and Wilbur Wright did not inspire use of their name. Painter Joseph Wright of Derby; architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Baby names that sound like Wright are Reide, Reid, Rhett, Rito, Riyad, Roth and Rothe. Other similar baby names are Knight and Reigh.

Wright 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 Wright. Click here to compare Wright with related baby names.