Duane
Duane is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic 'Dubhán', meaning 'little dark one' or 'swarthy'. It was traditionally used to describe someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.
Current Popularity
#2578 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Peaked in popularity during the 1960s-70s, giving it a retro feel
- •Easy to spell and pronounce once heard
- •Often confused with the spelling variant 'Dwayne'
- •Has a laid-back, friendly quality that works well across different settings
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Famous People
Duane 'The Rock' Johnson
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Duane Eddy
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Duane Chapman
Television personality and bounty hunter known as 'Dog the Bounty Hunter'
Statistics
115,442
Total births since 1880
1959
Peak year
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