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Matt vs Devyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matt

Boy #2,802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,802
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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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Popularity Comparison

Matt Rank #2,802
Devyn Rank #2,640

Devyn is more popular, ranked #2640 vs #2802 for Matt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt or Devyn more popular?

Devyn is more popular, ranked #2640 compared to Matt at #2802 in the United States.

What do Matt and Devyn mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Devyn means "bard, poet (from Irish Daimhin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Matt and Devyn boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Devyn is primarily a boy name.

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