Dwight
Dwight comes from the Old English "Diot" or the Dutch "Diederic," meaning "of the people." Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969), the 34th US President (1953-1961) and Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in WWII, is the most famous American bearer. Dwight was a top-200 American name from 1910 to 1960, peaking at #90 in 1945. Dwight is a male name of English / Dutch origin that means "From Diot (the people)". Serious, American, and historic. The name sounds capable. Dwights tend to be steady. US peaked #90 in 1945. Now outside top 1000. Well-known people named Dwight include Dwight D. Eisenhower (US President), Dwight Yoakam (singer), Dwight (English name). Common variations and related forms of Dwight include Dwigt (variant), Dwight (used across English), Ike (nickname).