Dewayne vs Drayton

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 #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farm by the dragging place"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Drayton Rank #3,339

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #3339 for Drayton.

Is Dewayne or Drayton more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Drayton at #3339 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Drayton mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin).

Are Dewayne and Drayton boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Drayton is primarily a boy name.