United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
"Wayne starred in countless Westerns as a rugged hero throughout his career from 1907 to 1979."
American general during the American Revolution (1745-1796)
"Wayne led the famous "Mad Anthony" troops to victory in the Battle of Fallen Timbers during the war."
A surname, from occupations.
"Wayne is a common English surname that originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used wheeled vehicles."
Wayne is an occupational surname derived from the Old English word wægen, which means wagon. It originally referred to someone who built or repaired wagons.