Dewayne vs Chauncey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dewayne

Boy #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English African-American American

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Boy #2,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chancellor, keeper of records"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Chauncey Rank #2,993

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

Is Dewayne or Chauncey more popular?

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

What do Dewayne and Chauncey mean?

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

Are Dewayne and Chauncey boy or girl names?

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