Dwayne vs Kenny

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 #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Dwayne Rank #1,425

Kenny Rank #1,355

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1425 for Dwayne.

Is Dwayne or Kenny more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Dwayne at #1425 in the United States.

What do Dwayne and Kenny mean?

Dwayne means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dwayne and Kenny boy or girl names?

Dwayne is primarily a boy name. Kenny is primarily a boy name.