Dwayne
Meaning of Dwayne
Dwayne is a classic male name with American English pronunciation. It is pronounced as "dwayn" (/dweɪn/). This name also has a variation, Duane. Over the years, Dwayne has maintained its popularity in the United States, consistently ranking in the top 1500 names for newborn boys. In recent years, it has been chosen by an average of around 200 parents per year. While not as commonly used as some other names, Dwayne carries a sense of strength and familiarity that many parents find appealing. Consider choosing Dwayne for your little boy if you're looking for a timeless and distinctive name.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as dwayn (/dweɪn/)
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Notable People Named Dwayne
| Dwayne Johnson - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is a retired professional wrestler turned actor, known for his success in both industries and as one of the highest-grossing actors worldwide. |
| Dwayne Glenn McDuffie was an influential American writer and co-founder of Milestone Media, known for creating diverse comic book characters and contributing to popular animated series. |
| Dwayne John Bravo is a Trinidadian cricketer known for his aggressive batting, death bowling skills, and current role as the bowling coach of Chennai Super Kings, as well as his talent as a singer. |
| Dwayne Benjamin is a former American professional basketball player known for his time with the Ostioneros de Guaymas of the CIBACOPA, and for playing college basketball at Oregon. |
| Albert Dwayne Roloson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender and current Goaltending Coach and Director of Player Development for Lake Superior State University Men's Ice Hockey. |
| Dwayne Harty is a renowned American-Canadian wildlife and landscape painter with over 30 years of experience, known for his exceptional work and as a co-founder of the "Animal Art in the Park" exhibition. |
| Dwayne Lee Bacon Jr. is an American professional basketball player known for his time with the Charlotte Hornets and the Orlando Magic in the NBA, currently playing for the Shanghai Sharks in the Chinese Basketball League. |
| Dwayne Clinton Jones is a former professional basketball player turned coach, currently serving as an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. |
| Dwayne Donzell Woodruff is a former professional American football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers and a current common pleas judge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. |
| Dwayne Washington is an American football running back for the Denver Broncos, known for his college career at Washington and being drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2016. |
| Dwayne Sutton is a former American professional basketball player known for his time with the Cleveland Charge and his college career at UNC Asheville and Louisville. |
| Dwayne John Peel is a Welsh rugby union coach and former player, known for being the most capped scrum-half for the Wales national rugby union team until 2013. |
| Dwayne Jamar Gratz is a former American football cornerback who played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and had a successful college career at Connecticut. |
| Dwayne Anthony Missouri is a former NFL defensive end who played for several teams and also participated in the NFL Europe League and Arena Football League, having played college football at Northwestern University. |
| Dwayne Killings is an American basketball player and the current head coach for the Albany Great Danes men's basketball team. |
