Dwayne

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Dwayne is a given name for a male. Its origin is in the northern British Isles, and is derived from "D'Wain," meaning "of Wagons". In the old Gaelic language, Dwayne is translated into "little dark one." In the United States, the spelling Dwayne is typically favored by African-Americans, who also employ variants such as Dwane, D'Wan, and DeWayne.

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Duane - This spelling has a different etymology and is typically associated with white, commonly Southern, Americans.