Arlow vs Dewayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlow

Boy #3,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"barberry tree hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,310
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ar, Arlo

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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
Nicknames
De, Wayne

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Popularity Comparison

Arlow Rank #3,310
Dewayne Rank #3,141

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #3310 for Arlow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlow ___

  • Arlow James
  • Arlow Lee
  • Arlow Reid
  • Arlow Stone
  • Arlow Blake
  • Arlow Grey

Dewayne ___

  • Dewayne James
  • Dewayne Michael
  • Dewayne Lee
  • Dewayne Robert
  • Dewayne Marcus
  • Dewayne Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlow

Finn Milo Jude Stella Willow

If you choose Dewayne

Darius Marcus Terrell Jaylen Treyvon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlow or Dewayne more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Arlow at #3310 in the United States.

What do Arlow and Dewayne mean?

Arlow means "barberry tree hill" (Old English origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Arlow and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Arlow is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.

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