Dwayne vs Kendrix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dwayne

Boy #1,425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Caribbean

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Boy #1,329 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal power, royal ruler"

Origin: Old English/Welsh

American African-American English

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Dwayne Rank #1,425

Kendrix Rank #1,329

Kendrix is more popular, ranked #1329 vs #1425 for Dwayne.

Is Dwayne or Kendrix more popular?

Kendrix is more popular, ranked #1329 compared to Dwayne at #1425 in the United States.

What do Dwayne and Kendrix mean?

Dwayne means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kendrix means "royal power, royal ruler" (Old English/Welsh origin).

Are Dwayne and Kendrix boy or girl names?

Dwayne is primarily a boy name. Kendrix is primarily a boy name.