Dwayne Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dwayne Name at a Glance

Name	Dwayne
Meaning	From an Irish surname meaning black or dark. Many Irish and Scottish names have the meaning 'dark' or 'black.'.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dwayne Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dwayne means “From an Irish surname meaning black or 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.

Dwayne Name Origin

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

Is Dwayne a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Dwayne

When considering Dwayne 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.