Dwight

Meaning of Dwight

The name Dwight means 'white' or 'fair'. It likely referred to someone with a light complexion or hair.

Dwight has Dutch roots — browse every Dutch baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dwight

After ranking as high as #773 in 2000, Dwight has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Dwight

• Dwight D. Eisenhower
  34th U.S. President, WWII General
• Dwight Howard
  NBA All-Star basketball player
• Dwight Yoakam
  Grammy-winning country singer, actor
• Dwight Gooden
  "Doc," MLB Cy Young pitcher
• Dwight Freeney
  NFL Hall of Fame pass rusher

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Questions about the name Dwight

What does the name Dwight mean?

Dwight means the name dwight means 'white' or 'fair'. it likely referred to someone with a light complexion or hair, and it comes from Dutch origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Dwight?

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

When was Dwight most popular?

Dwight peaked at #773 in 2000.