Elder vs Devan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elder

Boy #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little deer (Irish)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Indian American

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Elder Rank #2,412

Devan Rank #2,528

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 vs #2528 for Devan.

Is Elder or Devan more popular?

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 compared to Devan at #2528 in the United States.

What do Elder and Devan mean?

Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin). Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Elder and Devan boy or girl names?

Elder is primarily a boy name. Devan is primarily a boy name.