What does the name Dwight mean?

The name Dwight means "God of wine and revelry".

What is the origin of the name Dwight?

Dwight is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 53 babies were named Dwight in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Dwight is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 53 ↘

All-Time Total: 77,624

Peak Year: 1953

Dwight is of English origin, derived from the Old English name "Diht" meaning "white" or "blond."

Boy names closely related to Dwight

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Girl names closely related to Dwight

Daisha Samya Kylah Nala Alaiya Nariah Malani Amyah

Names with similar meaning to Dwight

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Births per year in the United States

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