Dewayne vs Gates

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 #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Gates Rank #3,229

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Dewayne or Gates more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Gates mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Dewayne and Gates boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.