Darwin
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Popularity
#839
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
26,189
Peak Year
#424 in 1958
First Recorded
1881
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Darwin is an English surname-turned-first name. It's derived from Old English elements meaning 'dear friend' or 'beloved friend'.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Charles Darwin
Renowned British naturalist, father of evolution theory.
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