Chauncey vs Dewayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chauncey

Boy #2,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chancellor, keeper of records"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Boy #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English African-American American

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Chauncey Rank #2,993

Dewayne Rank #3,141

Chauncey is more popular, ranked #2993 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Is Chauncey or Dewayne more popular?

Chauncey is more popular, ranked #2993 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Chauncey and Dewayne mean?

Chauncey means "chancellor, keeper of records" (Old French origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Chauncey and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Chauncey is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.