Darwin - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Darwin \d(a)-

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 very common first name for men (#583 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#10786 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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