Duane vs Dewayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duane

Boy #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American English

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Boy #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English African-American American

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Duane Rank #2,090

Dewayne Rank #3,141

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Is Duane or Dewayne more popular?

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Duane and Dewayne mean?

Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Duane and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Duane is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.