Darwin

Meaning of Darwin

This name means 'dear friend' or 'beloved friend'. It comes from an old English surname.

Darwin has Old English roots — browse every Old English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Darwin

After ranking as high as #733 in 2010, Darwin has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Darwin

• Charles Darwin
  English naturalist, theory of evolution
• Darwin Nunez
  Uruguayan professional football player
• Darwin Barney
  Former American professional baseball player
• Darwin Hobbs
  American Grammy-nominated gospel singer
• Darwin E. Smith
  Former CEO of Kimberly-Clark

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Questions about the name Darwin

What does the name Darwin mean?

Darwin means this name means 'dear friend' or 'beloved friend'. it comes from an old english surname, and it comes from Old English origins.

Is Darwin a boy's or a girl's name?

Darwin is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Darwin?

Darwin did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Darwin most popular?

Darwin peaked at #733 in 2010.