Dwayne vs Terrence

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 #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Dwayne Rank #1,425

Terrence Rank #1,525

Dwayne is more popular, ranked #1425 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Dwayne or Terrence more popular?

Dwayne is more popular, ranked #1425 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Dwayne and Terrence mean?

Dwayne means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Dwayne and Terrence boy or girl names?

Dwayne is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.