Dwayne
dwayn
Popularity
#1423
Letters
6
Syllables
1
Origin
Irish
Total Births
77,083
Peak Year
#3,502 in 1961
First Recorded
1912
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Dwayne is an Irish name, an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Dubhán, which means "dark" or "swarthy."
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Dwayne Johnson
American actor, producer, and professional wrestler.
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