Duwayne

Spelling variation of Duane

"swarthy"

Duwayne Origin and Meaning

The name Duwayne is a boy's name.

Duwayne represents a spelling variation of Dwayne, which originated as an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Dubháin (descendant of Dubhán). The insertion of the 'u' creates a spelling that more closely matches the typical pronunciation. This variant spelling emerged primarily in the mid-to-late 20th century in American naming patterns. The traditional Dwayne saw peak popularity in the U.S. during the 1950s-1970s, while the Duwayne spelling has remained less common but persistent. The name gained additional recognition through cultural references and notable bearers, such as variations in spelling used by celebrities and sports figures. The 'Du-' prefix also appears in other names like Duane and Duan.

Duwayne Rank in US Top 1000

# 959 in the US

Famous People Named Duwayne

• Duwayne R. Dunham American film editor and director
• Duwayne Enslin Smart South African rugby union player
• Duwayne Oriel Kerr Jamaican footballer