Originating from Old English, the name Wain is derived from the word "waegn," meaning wagon or cart. This strong, masculine name has English origins and is often associated with qualities such as reliability, hard work, and practicality. The name Wain is pronounced as WAYN (/weɪn/) in English. While there are no variations listed for this specific spelling of the name, it is worth noting that the variation Wayne exists. In terms of popularity in the United States, Wain has had occasional appearances on record since at least 1946. It reached its peak in 1958 when it was given to five newborn boys and ranked at 3942 in popularity.