Dewayne vs Kwame

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 #3,308 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born on Saturday"

Origin: Akan (Twi)

Ghanaian African African-American

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Kwame Rank #3,308

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #3308 for Kwame.

Is Dewayne or Kwame more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Kwame at #3308 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Kwame mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kwame means "born on Saturday" (Akan (Twi) origin).

Are Dewayne and Kwame boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Kwame is primarily a boy name.