Wait Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Wait Name at a Glance

Name	Wait
Meaning	Guard.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Wait Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Wait means “Guard”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Wait Name Origin

Our database records Wait under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Wait a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Wait is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Wait

When considering Wait for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.