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Origin: Irish

Meaning: Dark, black

Dwane is a variant of Dwayne and a masculine name of Irish origin that means "dark." It is the Anglicized version of the name Dubhán, which comes from the Irish word dubh, meaning "black." Although the spelling is slightly different, Dwayne Johnson is a name known worldwide due to the success of The Rock's wrestling and acting career. He played the title role in the film Black Adam, possibly with the origins of his name deep in his subconscious. Baby Dwane will grow up to be strong as a rock and utterly fearless, never to be afraid of the dark.