Dewayne vs Pete

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 #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch Scandinavian

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Pete Rank #3,090

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Is Dewayne or Pete more popular?

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Pete mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Dewayne and Pete boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Pete is primarily a boy name.