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The name Duane is of Irish origin and means "dark" or "swarthy". It was originally derived from the Gaelic name Dubhán, which was a combination of the words "dubh", meaning dark, and "án", meaning small. As a given name, Duane was popularized in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1930s and 1940s. Famous bearers of the name include Duane Reade, the founder of a chain of drugstores in New York City, and Duane Chapman, better known as "Dog the Bounty Hunter".

The name Duane is most popular in the United States, particularly in the Midwest region. It is also somewhat common in Ireland.

If you're in the market for a name that is similar to Duane, you might want to consider these options:

• Dwayne
• Wayne
• Dane
• Zane
• Donavan
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