Dewayne vs Wray

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

Dewayne Rank #3,141
Wray Rank #26,236

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #26236 for Wray.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Dewayne ___

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

Wray ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dewayne or Wray more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Wray at #26236 in the United States.

What do Dewayne and Wray mean?

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

Are Dewayne and Wray boy or girl names?

Dewayne is primarily a boy name. Wray is primarily a boy name.

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