Dwayne vs Percy

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 #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Dwayne Rank #1,425

Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1425 for Dwayne.

Is Dwayne or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Dwayne at #1425 in the United States.

What do Dwayne and Percy mean?

Dwayne means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Dwayne and Percy boy or girl names?

Dwayne is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.