Dewayne vs Oakes

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 #3,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the oak trees"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Oakes Rank #3,027

Oakes is more popular, ranked #3027 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Is Dewayne or Oakes more popular?

Oakes is more popular, ranked #3027 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Oakes mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin).

Are Dewayne and Oakes boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Oakes is primarily a boy name.