Dewayne vs Wilbur

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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Wilbur

Boy #2,964 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fortress, determined will"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,964
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil, Bur

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Popularity Comparison

Dewayne Rank #3,141
Wilbur Rank #2,964

Wilbur is more popular, ranked #2964 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dewayne ___

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

Wilbur ___

  • Wilbur James
  • Wilbur Henry
  • Wilbur Lee
  • Wilbur Scott
  • Wilbur August
  • Wilbur Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dewayne

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If you choose Wilbur

Harriet Maude Otto Mabel Cecil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dewayne or Wilbur more popular?

Wilbur is more popular, ranked #2964 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Wilbur mean?

Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin).

Are Dewayne and Wilbur boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Wilbur is primarily a boy name.

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