US Popularity:4916
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Heavenly; Mountainous lands
Dwight is a masculine name of Greek origin derived from the elements Dias, meaning “heavenly,” and Nysa, meanin_g_ “mountainous lands.” Dwight is also thought to have roots in English, coming from the medieval name Diot which itself is a variation of Dionysus, a name shared with the Greek god of wine and pleasure of eternal youth. Although Dwight has diminished in popularity in recent years, this makes it a perfect choice for parents who favor a unique name for their little one.

Famous People Named Dwight

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  • Dwight D. Eisenhower
    United States President

How Popular Is The Name Dwight?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Dwight is currently #4073 on The Bump
Boy:Dwight is currently #2279 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Dwight is currently #4916 in U.S. births
Boy:Dwight is currently #2288 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2288
in 2023
+ 156
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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