The nameDwayne
Dwayne is an English boy's name.
- Boy's name
- Irish
Meaning
From an Irish surname, often linked to dubh, "dark".
Origin
Irish, through English.
History
In France it was most popular in the 2010s, when actor Dwayne Johnson was at the height of his fame.
Popularity of the name Dwayne
Dwayne in France
1603rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2017peak year (55 births)
790babies named Dwayne in France since 1900
Dwayne was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 415 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Dwayne. Its rise began around 1962, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Dwayne in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 25 births a year on average, against 46 in the five years before.
Dwayne in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dwayne mean?
From an Irish surname, often linked to dubh, "dark".
What is the origin of the name Dwayne?
Irish, through English.
Is Dwayne a girl's or a boy's name?
Dwayne is a boy's name.