Dewayne vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dewayne

Boy #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Bane Rank #3,170

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #3170 for Bane.

Is Dewayne or Bane more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Bane at #3170 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Bane mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Dewayne and Bane boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.