Duane

Duane is a name used as both a given name and a surname in English-speaking countries. As a surname it has Irish roots, derived from Gaelic family names such as Ó Duáin, and the given name Duane has become established in English-speaking contexts, with popularity increasing in the United States during the mid-20th century.

Notable people with the given name Duane include Duane Allman (1946–1971), an American guitarist and co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band; Duane Eddy (born 1938), an American guitarist known for his distinctive twangy sound; Duane Chapman (born 1953), an American bounty hunter and reality television personality; and Duane Hanson (1925–1996), an American sculptor renowned for lifelike, large-scale figurative works.

Notable people with the surname Duane include James Duane (1733–1797), an American lawyer and early mayor of New York City, who played a significant role in the city’s colonial and early republican era.

In popular culture, the name appears in fiction such as Duane Barry, a character in the X-Files, illustrating the use of the given name in varied contexts.