Dewayne

Irish

"dark, black"

Dewayne Origin and Meaning

The name Dewayne is a boy's name meaning "dark, black".

Dewayne is a masculine name that gained popularity primarily in the United States during the mid-20th century. It's a variant spelling of Duane, which derives from the Irish surname Ó Dubháin, meaning "descendant of Dubhán" (where Dubhán comes from "dubh" meaning "dark" or "black").

The distinctive spelling with "way" in the middle emerged as part of the creative naming trend in America, particularly in Southern states. Dewayne saw its peak popularity in the 1950s-1970s but has gradually declined since.

The name carries a strong, straightforward quality and continues to be used, though less frequently than in previous decades. Many bearers of the name go by the nickname "Wayne" in everyday life.

Dewayne Rank in US Top 1000

# 995 in the US

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