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Dana vs Devaughn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

Cultural Roots

American English Czech Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,273
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Devaughn

Boy #4,462 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little one, junior (Vaughn element)"

Origin: Welsh fychan

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,462
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dana Rank #4,273
Devaughn Rank #4,462

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 vs #4462 for Devaughn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana or Devaughn more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 compared to Devaughn at #4462 in the United States.

What do Dana and Devaughn mean?

Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin). Devaughn means "little one, junior (Vaughn element)" (Welsh fychan origin).

Are Dana and Devaughn boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a boy name. Devaughn is primarily a boy name.

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