Dewayne vs Raife

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 #3,108 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel, wise advisor"

Origin: Old Norse

English British

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Raife Rank #3,108

Raife is more popular, ranked #3108 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Is Dewayne or Raife more popular?

Raife is more popular, ranked #3108 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Raife mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Raife means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dewayne and Raife boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Raife is primarily a boy name.