Dewayne vs Geraldine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dewayne

Boy #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English African-American American

✓ All Clear

Girl #2,024 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic

English French American Irish

15 High Risk

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Geraldine Rank #2,024

Geraldine is more popular, ranked #2024 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Is Dewayne or Geraldine more popular?

Geraldine is more popular, ranked #2024 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Geraldine mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Geraldine means "spear ruler" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Dewayne and Geraldine boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Geraldine is primarily a girl name.