Dewayne vs Rakai

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 #3,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to care for, to cherish"

Origin: Luganda

African American Ugandan

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Rakai Rank #3,323

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #3323 for Rakai.

Is Dewayne or Rakai more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Rakai at #3323 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Rakai mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rakai means "to care for, to cherish" (Luganda origin).

Are Dewayne and Rakai boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Rakai is primarily a boy name.