Rakai vs Dewayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rakai

Boy #3,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to care for, to cherish"

Origin: Luganda

African American Ugandan

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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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Rakai Rank #3,323

Dewayne Rank #3,141

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #3323 for Rakai.

Is Rakai or Dewayne more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Rakai at #3323 in the United States.

What do Rakai and Dewayne mean?

Rakai means "to care for, to cherish" (Luganda origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rakai and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Rakai is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.