White or blonde
Derived from the medieval feminine name Diot, a diminutive of Dionysia, it later became a surname. It eventually transitioned to a masculine given name, often associated with the Flemish surname Dewitt, meaning 'the white one' or 'blonde'.
Less common today
Dwight isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #446 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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