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Dwaine

dwayn

Popularity

#9202

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

1

Origin

Irish

Total Births

4,361

Peak Year

#112 in 1959

First Recorded

1916

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variant spelling of Dwayne, thought to be an anglicized form of the Irish surname 'Ó Dubháin' meaning 'descendant of Dubhán'. Dubhán is derived from 'dubh' meaning 'dark'.

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DwightWayne

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson

    American actor and professional wrestler

Nicknames

DwightWayne

Spelling Variations

DwayneDuane

Similar Names

WayneShaneClaytonDean

Personality Traits

StrongCharismaticConfidentReliable

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