Dewayne

Boy's name

Dewayne is of American origin and is a variant of the name Duane. It is derived from the Irish surname O'Dubhain, meaning "descendant of Dubhán."

Meaning Dark, black
Origin Irish
U.S. births in 2023 39 Falling
Peak year 1962

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With D

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Dewayne Dedmon - NBA basketball player
  • Dewayne Wise - MLB baseball player
  • Dewayne Staats - Sportscaster for Tampa Bay Rays
  • Dewayne Robertson - Former NFL defensive tackle
  • Dewayne Turrentine - Actor and producer
  • Dewayne White - Former NFL defensive end
  • Dewayne Washington - Former NFL cornerback
  • Dewayne Cherrington - Professional basketball player
  • Dewayne Jessie - Actor known for "National Lampoon's Animal House"
  • Dewayne Malone - Professional boxer

Brothers for Dewayne

Boy names closely related to Dewayne

Kylen Kylan Braylon Karsyn Karsen Houston Jakobe Kyzer

Sisters for Dewayne

Girl names closely related to Dewayne

Bryleigh Kennedi Briley Brayleigh Kensley Marleigh Bayleigh Paisleigh

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Dewayne

Duane Dwayne

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