Cliff vs Dewayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cliff

Boy #3,023 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"steep rock face by a crossing"

Origin: Old English

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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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Cliff Rank #3,023

Dewayne Rank #3,141

Cliff is more popular, ranked #3023 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Is Cliff or Dewayne more popular?

Cliff is more popular, ranked #3023 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Dewayne mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cliff and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.