duane

duane · proper_noun

imported

Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A masculine given name of Irish origin.

  2. 2.

    A surname derived from the same Irish origins.

Related words

See also: dwayne, wayne

Etymology

From Irish Dubhan, a diminutive of dubh ("dark, black"). The name was brought to America by Irish immigrants and became popular in the 20th century, particularly after the 1950s.