Dwayn

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: From a Swarthy Man

Background: The name Dwayn originates from an Anglicized form of the Irish name 'Dónal,' meaning 'from a swarthy man.' This term reflects a direct adaptation into English naming conventions.

At a glance

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Lifetime rank
#4,573
Total births
72
Most popular decade
1970s (45 births)
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Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1958

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Male

First year
1958
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,944
Peak year
1971
Peak year births
10
Peak rank
#3,146
Most recent year
1980
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#6,250

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