Wayman

Wayman Origin and Meaning

The name Wayman is a boy's name.

Wayman is primarily a surname that transitioned to use as a first name. It likely derives from the Middle English occupational term 'wayman,' referring to a traveler, wagon driver, or someone who worked on or maintained roads (from 'way' meaning road and 'man'). As a given name, Wayman has been documented in American records since at least the late 19th century, though it has always remained relatively uncommon. The name saw modest usage throughout the 20th century, particularly in the first half. Its transition from surname to given name follows a pattern common in American naming traditions, similar to names like Taylor or Cooper. Wayman has an old-fashioned, dignified quality typical of surname-derived given names, offering a connection to occupational heritage and tradition.

Wayman Rank in US Top 1000

# 993 in the US

Famous People Named Wayman

• Wayman Lawrence Tisdale American basketball player
• Wayman Crow American businessman and founder of Washington University in St. Louis
• Wayman Crow McCreery American real estate agent, opera composer and inventor of three,cushion billiards
• Wayman Elbridge Adams American painter
• Wayman Carver American jazz flautist
• Wayman P. Britt American basketball player