Wayne
An occupational surname meaning "one who makes or drives wagons", derived from Old English wægn (wagon).
Meaning and origin
Wayne originates from an English occupational surname denoting someone who made or drove wagons, a significant trade in medieval times.
How to pronounce Wayne
| English (US) | WAYN /weɪn/ |
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