Duane
dwayn
Popularity
#2073
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
Irish
Total Births
116,398
Peak Year
#2,979 in 1959
First Recorded
1885
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Duane is an Irish surname that has become a given name. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Dubháin, meaning "descendant of Dubhán," a personal name meaning "dark" or "swarthy."
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Duane Allman
American guitarist and co-founder of the Allman Brothers.
Duane Chapman
American bounty hunter and television personality.
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