Little dark one
An anglicized variant of the Irish name Dubhán, derived from the word 'dubh' meaning black or dark. It was originally used as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.
Less common today
Dwaine isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,323 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NFL defensive end and coach
South African international cricketer
