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What does Darwin mean?
Darwin 
as a boys' name is pronounced DAR-win. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Darwin is "dear friend". Historical: Charles Darwin, 19th-century naturalist, was the first major exponent of human evolution.
ASSOCIATED WITH old english, friend, 19th century, naturalist (philosopher)
Variations
VARIANTS Darwon, Darwyn, Derwin, Derwynn
SEE ALSO Darvin
CREATIVE FORMS(male)
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MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Darwin Damon (D.D.), ..
How popular is Darwin?
Darwin is a very popular first name for men (#583 out of 1220, Top 48%) and also a very popular last name for both adults and children (#15433 out of 150436, Top 10%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)
Darwin reached its peak rank of #315 in the U.S. in the 1930s, and is presently at #907. (TOP 2000 NAMES, 2018)
Which version is better?
Darvin, Darwyn and Derwin are the popular related forms of Darwin (#907 A YEAR AGO). Usage of these forms of Darwin was widespread among parents 9 decades ago (AVERAGE #1319) and has become much reduced since (#1726, 61.2% LESS USAGE).
Similar Names
Darwin is pronounced similarly to Daran, Daren▼, Darien▼, Darin▼, Darren▼, Darrian, Darrin▼, Darrion▼, Darryen, Darryn, Deron, Derrian, Derrin, Derron, Dorian▲, Dorien, Dorion, Dorran, Dorren, Dorrian, Dorrien, Dorrin, Duran, Durwin and Durwyn. Other recommended sound-alike names are Arwin, Bartin, Cardin, Carlin, Carwyn, Dain, Dalvwin (see Delvin), Dalwyn, Darbie, Dargan, Daric, Darring, Darriq, Darton, Daylin, Dervin, Diarmi, Durbin, Earvin, Erwin▼, Farin, Garin, Garlin, Garmin, Garvin, Garwen, Garwin, Garwyn, Hadwin, Hardin, Hardwin, Harlin, Irwin▼, Jarrin, Karlin, Larin, Larrin, Marlin▼, Martin▼, Marvin▼, Marwin, Merwin, Norwin, Orwin, Parkin, Parwiz, Tarin, Tarrin, Walwin and Warrin. These names tend to be less frequently used than Darwin.
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