Waitman
Pronunciation: [ w-EYETM-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,681
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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English origin
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Old French origin
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Sanskrit root rudh origin
"one who grows, rises, flourishes"
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Modern American origin
"possibly derived from jet (black gems..."
#34,753 in US
Welsh origin
"to create; creation"
#34,741 in US
Greek origin
"bearer of Christ"
#34,613 in US
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About the Name Waitman
Waitman is a boy name .
Waitman is currently ranked #34,681 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Waitman include Wai, Wait, Waity, Waitie, Man, Many, Manie, Way, Waie, and Waikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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