Willard vs Dewayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Willard

Boy #3,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"determined guard, resolute protector"

Origin: Old English

English American Germanic

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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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Willard Rank #3,004

Dewayne Rank #3,141

Willard is more popular, ranked #3004 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Is Willard or Dewayne more popular?

Willard is more popular, ranked #3004 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Willard and Dewayne mean?

Willard means "determined guard, resolute protector" (Old English origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Willard and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Willard is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.