Dwayne Name Origin

/DWAYN/

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Name Origin

The name 'Dwayne' is of American origin, popularized in the United States in the 20th century. It is believed to derive from an Irish surname or place name, possibly related to the Gaelic 'Duan' meaning 'dark' or 'black', or from a surname indicating 'dark river'. The name gained popularity through American actor Dwayne Johnson.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Dwayne each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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