Cathey vs Dewayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Cathey Rank #66,230
Dewayne Rank #3,141

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #66230 for Cathey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cathey ___

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Dewayne ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cathey or Dewayne more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Cathey at #66230 in the United States.

What do Cathey and Dewayne mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cathey and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Cathey is primarily a girl name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.

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