Darwin - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Darwin \d(a)-rwin, dar-win\ is pronounced DAR-win. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "dear friend". Historical: Charles Darwin, 19th-century naturalist, was the first major exponent of human evolution.

Darwin has 4 variant forms: Darwon, Darwyn, Derwin and Derwynn.

For more information, see also the related name Darvin.

Baby names that sound like Darwin are Darin, Darrin and Durwin.

Darwin is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Darwin. Compare Darwin with related baby names.