Dewayne vs Mercer

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 #3,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth merchant, fabric trader"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Mercer Rank #3,081

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Is Dewayne or Mercer more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Mercer mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Dewayne and Mercer boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.