Wagner Name Meaning & Origin
/VAG-ner/Wagner is most likely a name of German origin.
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Name Origin
Wagner is a Germanic surname derived from the Middle High German word 'wagen' meaning 'wagon' or 'cart', originally an occupational name for a wagon maker or driver. It is common in Germany and countries with German heritage, including Brazil due to immigration.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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German (Germanic) 70% -
Brazilian (Portuguese-influenced) 20% -
Swiss (Germanic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Wagner
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 10 boys in the US were named Wagner.
Growth of the name Wagner in the US (SSA Data):
Wagner Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.