Rick vs Dewayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rick

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Boy #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English African-American American

✓ All Clear

Rick Rank #2,948

Dewayne Rank #3,141

Rick is more popular, ranked #2948 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Is Rick or Dewayne more popular?

Rick is more popular, ranked #2948 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Rick and Dewayne mean?

Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rick and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Rick is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.