Kwame vs Dewayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kwame

Boy #3,308 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born on Saturday"

Origin: Akan (Twi)

Ghanaian African African-American

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Boy #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English African-American American

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Kwame Rank #3,308

Dewayne Rank #3,141

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #3308 for Kwame.

Is Kwame or Dewayne more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Kwame at #3308 in the United States.

What do Kwame and Dewayne mean?

Kwame means "born on Saturday" (Akan (Twi) origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kwame and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Kwame is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.