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
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Compare Dwane to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Dwane against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).