Darwin Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Darwin Name at a Glance

Name	Darwin
Meaning	Dear friend. Nineteenth-century naturalist Charles Darwin was the first major exponent of human evolution.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Darwin Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Darwin means “Dear friend. Nineteenth-century naturalist Charles Darwin was the first major exponent of human evolution”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Darwin Name Origin

Our database records Darwin under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Darwin a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Darwin is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Darwin

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