Dewayne vs Drue

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 #3,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, courageous, strong"

Origin: Greek Andreas

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Drue Rank #3,176

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #3176 for Drue.

Is Dewayne or Drue more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Drue at #3176 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Drue mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Drue means "manly, courageous, strong" (Greek Andreas origin).

Are Dewayne and Drue boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Drue is primarily a boy name.