Dewayne vs Duane

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 #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Duane Rank #2,090

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Is Dewayne or Duane more popular?

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Duane mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dewayne and Duane boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Duane is primarily a boy name.