Wagner
wa(g)-ner
US Popularity:18665
Origin:German
Meaning:Wagon-maker; Wagon-driver
Wagner is a boy’s name meaning “wagonmaker” or “wagon driver.” Derived from the Germanic surname Waganari, Wagner first came to prominence in Saxony, where a family heavily contributed to the development of the area. Then it was sported by people transporting produce and other goods on their high-sided wagons or carts. A well-established name in Scandinavia, the Netherlands, Eastern Europe, and German-speaking countries, this moniker is sure to take your little one places!
Famous People Named Wagner
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Honus WagnerBaseball Player
- Richard WagnerComposer
Wagner Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Wagner is currently #18665 in U.S. births
Boy:Wagner is currently #6288 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#18665
in 2022
+ 6362
from 2021
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