Devon vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Devon Rank #960

Zen Rank #959

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #960 for Devon.

Is Devon or Zen more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Zen mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Devon and Zen boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.