Dewayne vs Norretta

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dewayne Rank #3,141
Norretta Rank #66,334

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #66334 for Norretta.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Dewayne ___

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

Norretta ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dewayne or Norretta more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Norretta at #66334 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Norretta mean?

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

Are Dewayne and Norretta boy or girl names?

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

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