Dewayne vs Jermaine

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 #1,475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Germany"

Origin: Latin

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Jermaine Rank #1,475

Jermaine is more popular, ranked #1475 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Is Dewayne or Jermaine more popular?

Jermaine is more popular, ranked #1475 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Jermaine mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jermaine means "from Germany" (Latin origin).

Are Dewayne and Jermaine boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Jermaine is primarily a boy name.