Dewayne

Meaning of Dewayne

This name is thought to be a variation of the Old English name Dwayne. It essentially means 'dark-haired' or 'swarthy'.

Dewayne has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dewayne

After ranking as high as #864 in 2000, Dewayne has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Dewayne

• Dwayne Johnson
  Actor and former wrestler
• Dwayne Wade
  Basketball legend
• Dewayne Washington
  Former NBA player
• Dewayne "The Rock" Johnson
  Actor and wrestler (also listed as Dwayne Johnson)
• Dewayne Wise
  Former MLB outfielder

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Questions about the name Dewayne

What does the name Dewayne mean?

Dewayne means this name is thought to be a variation of the old english name dwayne. it essentially means 'dark-haired' or 'swarthy', and it comes from English origins.

Is Dewayne a boy's or a girl's name?

Dewayne is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dewayne?

Dewayne did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Dewayne most popular?

Dewayne peaked at #864 in 2000.