Dwan
Pronunciation: [ dw-AHN ]
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Dwan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,211 babies have been named Dwan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dwan is past its peak , currently ranked #38,874 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,874
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dwan
Dwan is a boy name .
Is Dwan a boy or girl name? Dwan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,874 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,871. Dwan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dwan is currently ranked #38,874 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dwan include Dwayne . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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