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Dwane

Pronunciation
[Dwane]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Dark.
Origin
Irish

Dwane Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,171 baby boys have been named Dwane. The name peaked in 1963 with 102 US births that year (rank #761).

Top States for Dwane

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Dwane births are: California (117), Ohio (106), New York (72).

Other Irish-Origin Names Like Dwane

If you like Dwane's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →

5-Letter Names Starting with D

Names with Dwane's exact length and starting letter: Dabir, Dacey, Dacia, Dacio, Daena.

Quick Facts About Dwane

1,167
Irish baby names in our dictionary
705
Irish male names
220
5-letter D-names in our dictionary
618
D-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Dawayne Dark. Male Irish
Dewayne Dark. Male Irish
Duane Irish/Gaelic Name Meaning "Little Black-Haired One; Dark; Swarthy."Some Variants Include Dewain, Dewayne, Duwain, Duwayne, Dwain, Dwan, And Dwayne. DUBHAN, DOWAN, DUGGAN, DUBHAGAIN Male Irish
Duwayne Dark. Many Irish And Scottish Names Have The Meaning Dark Or Black. Male Irish
Dwain Dark. Male Irish
Dwaine Dark. Male Irish

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