Dwayne vs Perry

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 #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

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Dwayne Rank #1,425

Perry Rank #1,243

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1425 for Dwayne.

Is Dwayne or Perry more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Dwayne at #1425 in the United States.

What do Dwayne and Perry mean?

Dwayne means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Dwayne and Perry boy or girl names?

Dwayne is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.