Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Duane Updated January 17, 2026 by Jennifer M. Duane Gender: Male Origin: Irish Meaning: Little Dark One ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Duane? The name Duane is primarily a male name of Irish origin that means Little Dark One. People who like the name Duane also like: Aiden, Dwight, Damian, Alexander, Adrian, Ethan, Declan, Aurora, Keaira, Amelia, Moriah, Charlotte, Kaida, Jasmine Names like Duane: Dyan, Deena, Dian, Dune, Damon, Dani, Din, Dyami, Daemyn, Dianne, Dimona, Dena, Duena, Didimo, Dionna, Dunn, Dimaia, Denae, Didyme, Danae, Dionne, Dannah, Dannon, Donae, Donnan, Dionio, Domino, Domani, Dean, Dumi Stats for the Name Duane Duane is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Duane is currently not ranked in U.S. births