Darwin
Meaning of Darwin
Darwin is a masculine name with American English pronunciation as DAR-win (/ˈdɑrwɪn/) and British English pronunciation as DAH-win (/ˈdɑwɪn/). It is a name that has been used for baby boys in the United States of America for many years. The name Darwin has had varying levels of popularity over time, with its peak occurring in the late 1960s and early 1970s. In recent years, it has become less common, but it still maintains a moderate level of usage. Some variations of the name include Darrin. Overall, Darwin is a strong and unique name choice for parents looking for something distinctive for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as DAH-win (/ˈdɑwɪn/)
American English
- Pronunced as DAR-win (/ˈdɑrwɪn/)
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Notable People Named Darwin
| Carlos Darwin Quintero Villalba is a Colombian professional footballer known for his versatility and attacking prowess, playing for América de Cali and nicknamed El Científico del Gol. |
| Darwin Gabriel Núñez Ribeiro is a prominent Uruguayan professional footballer known for his role as a striker for Premier League club Liverpool and the Uruguay national team. |
| Darwin Barney - Darwin James Kunane Barney is a former professional baseball infielder known for his defensive skills and coaching career. |
| Darwin Thompson is an American football running back and former Kansas City Chiefs player who won a Super Bowl title in Super Bowl LIV. |
| Darwin, also known as the Ikea Monkey, is a male Japanese macaque who gained global attention in 2012 for wandering into an Ikea store in Ontario and now resides at an animal sanctuary after being deemed a prohibited exotic pet. |
| Darwin Deason is an American billionaire businessman who founded Affiliated Computer Services and later became Xerox's largest individual shareholder. |
| Darwin Espinal is a Honduran professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Maryland Bobcats in the National Independent Soccer Association. |
| Darwin Scott Hall was an American Republican politician who served in the United States House of Representatives and the Minnesota Legislature. |
| Darwin Alexander Hindman was an American politician and mayor of Columbia, Missouri, known for his advocacy for healthy communities and alternative transportation. |
| Darwin Kastle, also known as Darwin Kastle Mess, is a renowned Magic: The Gathering player from the United States and a member of the inaugural class of the Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour Hall of Fame. |
| Darwin Prockop is an esteemed American biochemist and progenitor cell researcher, known for his academic contributions and memberships in prestigious scientific societies. |
| Darwin Gregorio Lom Moscoso is a Guatemalan professional footballer known for his role as a forward for Liga Nacional club Mixco and the Guatemala national team. |
| Darwin Charles Richardson was an early convert to the Latter Day Saint movement and a Mormon pioneer who played a significant role in preaching on the island of Jamaica. |
| Darwin Brown is a former American football player who was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft after playing college football at Texas Tech University and high school football at John Tyler High School. |
| Darwin LaMar Young was an American politician who served in the Idaho House of Representatives from 1977 to 1981. |
