Dwight
DWITE
Popularity
#2527
Letters
6
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
78,861
Peak Year
#2,708 in 1953
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Dwight is an English name derived from a surname, which originated from the Old English given name "Diot," meaning "people" or "folk."
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Dwight D. Eisenhower
34th President of the United States.
Dwight Yoakam
American singer-songwriter and actor.
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