Dwaine Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dwaine Name at a Glance

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

What Does the Name Dwaine Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dwaine 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.

Dwaine Name Origin

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

Is Dwaine a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Dwaine

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