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Ike vs Dewayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ike

Boy #2,970 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Isaac"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,970
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dewayne

Boy #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,141
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ike Rank #2,970
Dewayne Rank #3,141

Ike is more popular, ranked #2970 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ike or Dewayne more popular?

Ike is more popular, ranked #2970 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Ike and Dewayne mean?

Ike means "short form of Isaac" (Hebrew origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ike and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Ike is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.

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