Dewayne vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dewayne

Boy #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English African-American American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the fortress"

Origin: Old French 'borc'

Irish English American Australian

15 High Risk

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Burke Rank #3,235

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Dewayne or Burke more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Burke mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Dewayne and Burke boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.