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Wagner

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How to Pronounce Wagner

Pronounced VAHG-ner /ˈvɑɡ.nər/Medium

Meaning: From the German occupational surname Wagner — 'a wagon-maker; a wagoner; a cartwright' (from Wagen, 'a wagon')Low

In 30 seconds: A wagon-maker; a cartwright: Wagner is a German surname. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'VAHG-ner').
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Origin LowGerman
MeaningFrom the German occupational surname Wagner — 'a wagon-maker; a wagoner; a cartwright' (from Wagen, 'a wagon')
U.S. rank (2024)#6782 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 337

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919152024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Wagner comes from the German occupational surname Wagner — 'a wagon-maker; a wagoner; a cartwright', from Wagen, 'a wagon'. Borne by the composer Richard Wagner. A crisp, classic name (said 'VAHG-ner'; nickname Wag).

In the U.S. it appears thinly as a first name. Rare, a-wagon-maker at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Wagner means 'a wagon-maker; a cartwright' in German (from Wagen, 'a wagon') — a crisp, classic surname-name (borne by the composer Richard Wagner; said 'VAHG-ner', or English 'WAG-ner').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Wagner — occupational surname

Variations

WagonerWaggoner

Nicknames

Wag

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wagner mean?

Wagner is a German occupational surname — 'a wagon-maker; a cartwright'.

How do you pronounce Wagner?

It's said VAHG-ner /ˈvɑɡ.nər/ (German) — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Wagner a boy or girl name?

Wagner is a boy's name.

How popular is Wagner?

Wagner is a rare first name in the U.S.

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