Little dark one
Dwyane is a variant of the Irish name Duane or Dwayne, derived from the Gaelic surname Γ DubhΓ‘in. It stems from the word 'dubh', meaning black or dark, often used as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. This specific spelling became famous primarily through basketball star Dwyane Wade.
Less common today
Dwyane isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,975 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
NBA legend and three-time champion