Dewayne vs Penn

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 #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Penn Rank #2,952

Penn is more popular, ranked #2952 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Is Dewayne or Penn more popular?

Penn is more popular, ranked #2952 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Penn mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Dewayne and Penn boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Penn is primarily a boy name.