Dewayne vs Cliff

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 #3,023 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"steep rock face by a crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Cliff Rank #3,023

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

Is Dewayne or Cliff more popular?

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

What do Dewayne and Cliff mean?

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

Are Dewayne and Cliff boy or girl names?

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