Dewayne vs Niles

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 #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

British American Irish

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Niles Rank #3,177

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #3177 for Niles.

Is Dewayne or Niles more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Niles mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Dewayne and Niles boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.