Dwayne

Dark, in Gaelic

Dwayne is a masculine given name, a spelling variant of Duane.

Both derive from an Irish surname meaning "dark" or "swarthy." The name peaked in American popularity in the mid-20th century.

Its most famous bearer is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, whose celebrity has kept the name recognizable: Every Dwayne I've met goes by his middle name.

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One who grapples opponents

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Dwight

Male given name

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