Wayne

Wayne Meaning & Origin

About Wayne
The name Wayne is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wægn," meaning "wagon" or "cart." It is a surname turned given name that gained popularity in the 20th century. Wayne is often associated with qualities such as strength, reliability, and hard work, reflecting the sturdy and dependable nature of a wagon.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wayne are male.

Wayne Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 3.49% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/weɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AN', 'FN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wayne in Braille

Here's how to represent Wayne in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Wayne in braille

How to Spell the Name Wayne in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Wayne using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Wayne in sign language

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