Duane name meaning
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What does Duane mean?
The famous and venerable unisex name Duane is of Old Irish and Celtic origin and is used chiefly in English and Irish languages, Duane means "Dark, Form of Wayne or The Little Dark One".
How do I pronounce Duane?
You can pronounce the two syllabled name Duane as du(a)-ne.
Variants of Duane
Names that rhyme with DuaneHow popular is the name Duane?
Duane was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1885 around 115944 babies have been given the given name. At its zenith in 1933, it ranked 102nd when 2963 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.
However after 193 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 500 baby names a whooping 78 times Duane is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 20 years of use, it could not make it big.
Over 149 babies in England and Wales have been named Duane. It had a short run of 10 years on Ireland boy names chart. In France, it has been in use since 1956 but could not make beyond the top 1000.
Over 122 people have been named Duane in France.
But Duane is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 4000 have the name. At least, 180000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 1839 | 81 | ||
| 2017 | 1597 | 100 | ||
| 2016 | 1479 | 115 | ||
| 2015 | 1472 | 113 | ||
| 2014 | 1569 | 100 | ||
Facts
Duane in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 121 | 56 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0 | 33 | 20 | 0 |
 | 13 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Numerological analysis of Duane
You are a good listener, and always give the best advice, especially when it comes to relationships. If you want to keep someone by your side for longer, learn how to express emotions. You organize the best family gatherings and make the best parties. Once you lay your eyes on someone, that person is yours. If letter E is your capstone, it reveals your dominant character. You always see the good in everything and everyone.
Go through the following names similar to Duane
- Lashandra - Anomalous Lashandras origin is Hebrew and Celtic is used specifically in English, meaning of Lashandra is "Yahweh is Gracious, God is Gracious and The Lord is Gracious" is used as a baby girl name. Lashandra is resulted from Shawn.
- Kennith - Meaning of Kennith is Fire Born or Sprung from Fire is originated from Celtic used commonly in Danish and Swedish is bestowed upon both boys and girls
- Nyle - The queer unisex name Nyle means "Desire, Champion or Passionate" is came from Old English and Celtic is majorly used in English
- Maelys - Unfamiliar and Modernistic Maelys is originated from Celtic is a baby girl name, Maelys means "Lord or Prince"
- Audrenne means High or Royal is originated from Celtic
Middle names for Duane
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Sibling Names for Duane
If you're thinking of naming your baby "Duane," you might want to consider pairing it with a sibling name that complements it well. Here are some ideas to help you find the perfect name for your new addition to the family.
Sister to Duane
For a brother
- Eilish
- Chyvonne
- Darcelle
- Bridie
- Kelleigh
- Ita
- Eithne
- Devinne
- Devinee
- Ailee
- Darcia
- Kassidee
- Deirdra
- Kaelie
- Imogine
- Cathaleen
- Deidre
Famous people named Duane
- Duane Elgin, American author, speaker, educator, consultant
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- Duane Espy, Major League Baseball coach and a minor league baseball manager
- Duane Swanson, American basketball player
- Duane Larson, American former minor league baseball infielder and manager and is currently a Major League scout and special assistant to the General Manager
- Duane Horsman, middleweight professional boxer from Minnesota
- Duane G. Carey, retired lieutenant colonel
- Duane Graveline, American physician and NASA astronaut
- Duane Litfin, former seventh president of Wheaton College
- Duane Eddy, American guitarist
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- Duane Allman, American guitarist, session musician
- Duane Gish, American biochemist and a prominent member of the creationist movement
- Duane Hanson, American artist and sculptor from Minnesota
- Duane Kuiper, former Major League Baseball second baseman
- Duane Denison, American guitarist best
- Duane Peters, punk rock singer/songwriter and professional skateboarder
- Duane Carter, American racecar driver
- Duane Bickett, former American football linebacker
- Duane Ludwig, American mixed martial arts coach
- Duane Ward, former Major League Baseball relief pitcher
- Duane Martin, American film and television actor
- Duane Michals, American photographer
- Duane Harden, German-born American dance music vocalist and songwriter
- Duane Clarridge, American senior operations officer for the Central Intelligence Agency and supervisor for more than 30 years
- Duane Starks, former American football cornerback
- Duane Jones, American actor
- Duane Simolke, American writer based in Lubbock, Texas,
- Duane Butler, former gridiron football linebacker / defensive back
- Duane D. Hackney, most decorated enlisted man in USAF history and the recipient of 28 decorations for valor in combat and more than 70 awards and decorations
- Duane Sutter, Canadian former National Hockey League player and head coach
- Duane Beeson, American fighter pilot and flying ace of World War II. He scored 22
- Duane Whitaker, American actor
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- Duane Ackerson, American writer of speculative poetry and fiction
- Duane E. Dewey, former American combat Marine
- Duane D. Thiessen, retired Lieutenant General
- Duane Courtney, English semi-professional footballer
- Duane Josephson, American catcher
- Duane Causwell, American retired professional basketball player
- Duane Benson, former American football linebacker and politician
- Duane Cooper, American former professional basketball player
- Duane R. Bushey, seventh Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
- Duane Pillette, He played all or part of eight seasons
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- Duane Thomas, He was born in Detroit, Michigan
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- Duane Bobick, retired boxer from the United States
- Duane Glinton, retired Turks & Caicos Islands football midfielder
- Duane Clemons, former American Football defensive end
- Duane Ross, American collegiate track and field coach
- Duane Sand, Navy Captain
- Duane Washington, American former professional basketball player
Lists having Duane
- Boys names beginning with D
- Girls names beginning with D
- American Baby Names
- Celtic Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Irish Baby Names
- Boy names that ends with -ane
- Baby Names that mean Dark
- Baby Names that mean Hair
- Baby Names that mean Little
- Baby Names that mean One