Devon vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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Devon Rank #960

Van Rank #909

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #960 for Devon.

Is Devon or Van more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Van mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Devon and Van boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.