Dwain Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dwain Name at a Glance

Name	Dwain
Meaning	Dark. Many Irish and Scottish names have the meaning 'dark' or 'black.'.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dwain Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dwain means “Dark. Many Irish and Scottish names have the meaning 'dark' or 'black”. 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.

Dwain Name Origin

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

Is Dwain a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Dwain

When considering Dwain for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.