Dewayne vs Rick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dewayne

Boy #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English African-American American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Dewayne Rank #3,141

Rick Rank #2,948

Rick is more popular, ranked #2948 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Is Dewayne or Rick more popular?

Rick is more popular, ranked #2948 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Rick mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Dewayne and Rick boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Rick is primarily a boy name.