Duane
Meaning of Duane
Duane is a male name with an American and British English pronunciation of doo-AYN (/duˈeɪn/). It is also spelled as Dwayne and Dwain. The origin of the name Duane is Gaelic, derived from the Irish surname "Ó Dubháin," meaning "descendant of Dubhán." Duane has been a popular name in the United States, with consistent use over the years. In recent times, it has ranked between 2100 and 1100 in terms of occurrence. The associations with the name Duane include strength, determination, and resilience.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as doo-AYN (/duˈeɪn/)
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Notable People Named Duane
| Howard Duane Allman, the founder and original leader of the Allman Brothers Band, was an American rock and blues guitarist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. |
| Duane Eddy, an American rock and roll guitarist, gained fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s for his "twangy" sound and hit records like "Rebel-'Rouser" and "Peter Gunn", selling 12 million records by 1963. |
| Marvin Duane Nellis is an American educator and university administrator who has served as president of Ohio University, Texas Tech University, and the University of Idaho. |
| Duane Rousselle is a Canadian sociological theorist, Lacanian psychoanalyst, and Professor of Sociology known for his work in various academic fields and his alternative approach to scholarly discourses. |
| Duane David Bobick is a former American boxer who achieved success in both amateur and professional boxing, with notable wins over several heavyweight contenders. |
| Duane D. Hackney was a highly decorated United States Air Force pararescueman, known for his exceptional valor in combat and for being the most decorated enlisted man in USAF history. |
| Duane Anthony Brown is an American football offensive tackle who has played for the Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, and currently for the New York Jets in the NFL. |
| Duane Hanson was an American artist and sculptor known for his lifelike sculptures of people, with his works displayed in prestigious museums such as The Whitney Museum of American Art and The Smithsonian. |
| Duane Vermeulen - Daniel Johannes "Duane" Vermeulen is a former South African professional rugby union player known for his versatile playing style and his contribution to South Africa's victory in the 2019 Rugby World Cup. |
| Duane Graveline - Duane Edgar "Doc" Graveline was an American physician and NASA astronaut known for his contributions to the Apollo program and his zero gravity deconditioning research. |
| Duane Graves is a versatile American filmmaker known for his award-winning documentary Up Syndrome and his work across various film genres. |
| Duane Burl Hagadone was an influential American newspaper publisher, urban planner, and real estate developer. |
| Duane Darrin Mann is a former New Zealand rugby league player and coach, known for his international representation and club football career in New Zealand and England. |
| Duane Adler is a renowned American screenwriter and film director, famous for writing hit dance films like Save the Last Dance and Step Up, which grossed over $250 million each. |
| Duane Davis is an American actor known for his roles in films like Under Siege, The Program, Ghosts of Mars, and Paparazzi. |
