Dwayne vs Rafe

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 #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

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Dwayne Rank #1,425

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1425 for Dwayne.

Is Dwayne or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Dwayne at #1425 in the United States.

What do Dwayne and Rafe mean?

Dwayne means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Dwayne and Rafe boy or girl names?

Dwayne is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.