Dewayne vs Woody

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
Woody Rank #7,529

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #7529 for Woody.

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

Woody ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dewayne or Woody more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Woody at #7529 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Woody mean?

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

Are Dewayne and Woody boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Woody is primarily a boy name.

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