Meaning & Origin
A surname, especially referring to Charles Darwin (1809–1882), British naturalist and founder of the theory of evolution by natural selection.
Darwin is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, from the Old English Deorwine, meaning "dear friend" or "beloved friend," composed of deor (dear) and wine (friend). The name's enduring fame rests almost entirely on Charles Darwin, whose 1859 On the Origin of Species transformed our understanding of life on Earth.
Darwin carries an irresistible association with intellectual curiosity, scientific discovery, and the courage to follow evidence wherever it leads. For scientifically minded parents, it is a name loaded with meaning — both its original warm meaning and its modern iconic identity.