Dewayne vs Dequan

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 #6,101 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the spring, from greatness"

Origin: African American

African American American

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Dequan Rank #6,101

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #6101 for Dequan.

Is Dewayne or Dequan more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Dequan at #6101 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Dequan mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dequan means "of the spring, from greatness" (African American origin).

Are Dewayne and Dequan boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Dequan is primarily a boy name.