Devon vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Devon Rank #960

Bear Rank #829

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

Is Devon or Bear more popular?

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

What do Devon and Bear mean?

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

Are Devon and Bear boy or girl names?

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