Dwyer
Gender: Boy
Origin: Irish surname
Meaning: Dark and tawny
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Dwyer Meaning and Origin
The boy’s name Dwyer is originally an Irish surname, meaning: “dark and tawny.” Dwyer is derived from the Irish language, specifically from the Gaelic name “Ó Dubhuir,” which means “descendant of Dubhuir.” “Dubhuir” is a personal name composed of the elements “dubh,” meaning “black” or “dark,” and “odhar,” meaning “stranger” or “outsider.” The name is predominantly found in Ireland and is associated with Irish heritage. The Dwyer surname has ancient roots in Ireland and is primarily associated with the province of Munster. It is believed to have originated in County Cork, where the Dwyer clan held significant influence. The Dwyers were historically associated with the Kingdom of Desmond, a medieval Gaelic kingdom in southwestern Ireland.
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