English

Darwin

Pronounced DAR-winShare

Meaning: Dear friend, through Deorwine

  • Boy
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

Darwin comes from an English surname based on the Old English name Deorwine. Naturalist Charles Darwin gives the surname a major scientific association, distinct from its older name elements.

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Lower in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Darwin comes from English.

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