Wagner
VAHG-ner
Popularity
#6782
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
337
Peak Year
#15 in 2009
First Recorded
1915
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Wagner is a Germanic surname turned given name, meaning 'wagon maker' or 'cartwright'.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Richard Wagner
Influential German composer known for his operas.
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