Bear vs Devon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

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Bear Rank #829

Devon Rank #960

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #960 for Devon.

Is Bear or Devon more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Bear and Devon mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin).

Are Bear and Devon boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Devon is primarily a boy name.