Devan vs Akira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devan

Boy #2,528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little deer (Irish)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Indian American

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Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

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Devan Rank #2,528

Akira Rank #2,515

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 vs #2528 for Devan.

Is Devan or Akira more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 compared to Devan at #2528 in the United States.

What do Devan and Akira mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin).

Are Devan and Akira boy or girl names?

Devan is primarily a boy name. Akira is primarily a boy name.