Washington Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Washington Name at a Glance

Name	Washington
Meaning	From the intelligent one's farm; from the town of Wassa's people. Famous Bearer: First U.S. president, George Washington (1732-1799).
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Washington Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Washington means “From the intelligent one's farm; from the town of Wassa's people. Famous Bearer: First U.S. president, George Washington (1732-1799”. 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.

Washington Name Origin

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

Is Washington a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Washington

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