Wash

English

"home of the Wassa people"

Wash Origin and Meaning

The name Wash is a boy's name.

Wash is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Washington, which itself began as an English surname meaning 'estate of a person named Wassa.' The name gained prominence in America due to the first U.S. president, George Washington. As a standalone name, Wash has a concise, strong quality that appeals to parents seeking brief, distinctive names. While uncommon as a given name, it has occasionally appeared in Southern U.S. naming traditions and literature, notably in the science fiction character Hoban 'Wash' Washburne from 'Firefly.' The name carries connotations of simplicity, straightforwardness, and American historical connections, while its brevity gives it a modern feel despite its traditional roots.

Wash Rank in US Top 1000

# 975 in the US

The name Wash in Pop Culture

• Hoban Washburne “Wash " pilot on TV's "Firefly"
• Wash Sutpen character from TV series "American Gothic"