Chayce vs Duane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duane

Boy #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,090
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dua, Duy, Duie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chayce Rank #2,171
Duane Rank #2,090

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 vs #2171 for Chayce.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chayce ___

  • Chayce Lee
  • Chayce Allen
  • Chayce Michael
  • Chayce David
  • Chayce James
  • Chayce Tyler

Duane ___

  • Duane Lee
  • Duane Ray
  • Duane Wayne
  • Duane Craig
  • Duane Scott
  • Duane Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chayce

Blaze Brantley Rylee Kayla Easton

If you choose Duane

Shane Troy Brenda Cheryl Randy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chayce or Duane more popular?

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 compared to Chayce at #2171 in the United States.

What do Chayce and Duane mean?

Chayce means "to hunt, to chase" (Old French origin). Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Chayce and Duane boy or girl names?

Chayce is primarily a boy name. Duane is primarily a boy name.

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