Traveler or man of the road
Derived from the Old English elements 'weg' meaning way or road, and 'mann' meaning man. It was originally an occupational surname for someone who lived by a road or worked as a traveler or guide.
Less common today
Wayman isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,495 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NBA player and jazz bassist
Former NBA player and collegiate star
Jazz flutist and saxophonist
