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Byron vs Devon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#884
Total SSA Count
272
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#960
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Byron Rank #884
Devon Rank #960

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #960 for Devon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Byron or Devon more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Byron and Devon mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin).

Are Byron and Devon boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Devon is primarily a boy name.

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