Devan vs Alastair

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 #2,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Devan Rank #2,528

Alastair Rank #2,390

Alastair is more popular, ranked #2390 vs #2528 for Devan.

Is Devan or Alastair more popular?

Alastair is more popular, ranked #2390 compared to Devan at #2528 in the United States.

What do Devan and Alastair mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alastair means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Devan and Alastair boy or girl names?

Devan is primarily a boy name. Alastair is primarily a boy name.