Devon vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Devon Rank #960

Ben Rank #802

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #960 for Devon.

Is Devon or Ben more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Ben mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devon and Ben boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.