Dewayne
Meaning of Dewayne
The name Dewayne is of English origin and is predominantly used as a male name. It is a variation of the name Duane, which means "dark" or "swarthy." Dewayne is pronounced as duh-WAYN (/dəˈweɪn/) in both American and British English. The popularity of the name has fluctuated over the years in the United States. In recent times, it has been moderately popular, ranking around 2000 to 2500 in terms of occurrence. However, its highest point was in the late 1960s when it reached a rank of 304. Some variations of this name include Dwain and Duane.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as duh-WAYN (/dəˈweɪn/)
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Notable People Named Dewayne
| Dewayne Jamal Dedmon, also known as "The Mechanic", is an American professional basketball player currently with the Ontario Clippers in the NBA G League, having played college basketball for Antelope Valley College and USC. |
| Dewayne Jamar Robertson is a former NFL defensive tackle who was drafted by the New York Jets and also played for the Denver Broncos, with a college football career at Kentucky. |
| Dewayne Everettsmith is an Australian singer from Hobart known for releasing his debut album Surrender in 2014, featuring the first commercially available song sung in Palawa kani, "Melaythina." |
| Dewayne Alexander is a former American football coach who served as head coach at Tennessee Tech and Cumberland University. |
| Dewayne Blackwell - Dewayne L. Blackwell was a prolific American songwriter known for hits like "Mr. Blue", "I'm Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home", and "Friends in Low Places". |
