Dwayne vs Deon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dwayne

Boy #1,425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,316 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine, of Zeus"

Origin: Greek

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Dwayne Rank #1,425

Deon Rank #1,316

Deon is more popular, ranked #1316 vs #1425 for Dwayne.

Is Dwayne or Deon more popular?

Deon is more popular, ranked #1316 compared to Dwayne at #1425 in the United States.

What do Dwayne and Deon mean?

Dwayne means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Deon means "divine, of Zeus" (Greek origin).

Are Dwayne and Deon boy or girl names?

Dwayne is primarily a boy name. Deon is primarily a boy name.