Duane
Duane: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Duane
Root meaning: “black, dark”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Anglicized form of the Irish name Dubhán (from Primitive Irish ᚇᚑᚃᚐᚌᚅᚔ (dovagni)), from dubh (“black, dark”); or transferred from the surname, which is from Irish Ó Dubháin (literally “descendant of Dubhán”).
How popular is Duane?
Since 1880, 1,014 girls and 115,442 boys in the U.S. have been named Duane (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1311 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #102 in 1933. In 2025, 51 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Duane FAQ
What does the name Duane mean?
Duane traces back to a root meaning "black, dark". A male given name transferred from the surname. Anglicized form of the Irish name Dubhán (from Primitive Irish ᚇᚑᚃᚐᚌᚅᚔ (dovagni)), from dubh (“black, dark”); or transferred from the surname, which is from Irish Ó Dubháin (literally “descendant of Dubhán”).
What is the origin of the name Duane?
Duane is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Duane?
Since 1880, 1,014 girls and 115,442 boys in the U.S. have been named Duane (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1311 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #102 in 1933. In 2025, 51 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Duane a boy or girl name?
Duane is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,014 girls and 115,442 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.