Devon vs Jakob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Devon Rank #960

Jakob Rank #1,123

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Is Devon or Jakob more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Devon and Jakob mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devon and Jakob boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.