Dowd Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationDOWD / /daʊd/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: dark; English: descendant of Dubh

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dowd is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name 'Dubh', meaning 'dark' or 'black'. It is often associated with the ancient Irish nobility and has historical significance in Irish culture. In English contexts, it can also refer to a surname indicating descent from a person named Dubh. The name has variations in spelling and usage across different regions.

Similar Names

DawsonDorianDuncanDawidDaxDante

Variants

  • Dowde

International Variants

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Sibling Suggestions

DrewDaneDylanDavisDamon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dowd was first seen in the United States in 1926. Dowd has ranked as high as #892 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Dowd has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dowd

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19266