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Devyn vs Hyrum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devyn

Boy #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bard, poet (from Irish Daimhin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,640
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hyrum

Boy #2,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother, my brother is high"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Mormon/LDS English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,693
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Devyn Rank #2,640
Hyrum Rank #2,693

Devyn is more popular, ranked #2640 vs #2693 for Hyrum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devyn or Hyrum more popular?

Devyn is more popular, ranked #2640 compared to Hyrum at #2693 in the United States.

What do Devyn and Hyrum mean?

Devyn means "bard, poet (from Irish Daimhin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hyrum means "exalted brother, my brother is high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devyn and Hyrum boy or girl names?

Devyn is primarily a boy name. Hyrum is primarily a boy name.

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