Dark or black; little dark one
Dwane is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Γ DubhΓ‘in, derived from the word 'dubh' meaning black or dark. It was traditionally used as a descriptive name for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. While less common than the spelling Duane, it shares the same Gaelic roots.
Less common today
Dwane isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,142 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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