Allen vs Devin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#574
Total SSA Count
497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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Devin

Boy #516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fawn"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#516
Total SSA Count
593
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

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Popularity Comparison

Allen Rank #574
Devin Rank #516

Devin is more popular, ranked #516 vs #574 for Allen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allen ___

  • Allen James
  • Allen Michael
  • Allen Robert
  • Allen Thomas
  • Allen Lee
  • Allen Wayne

Devin ___

  • Devin James
  • Devin Michael
  • Devin Patrick
  • Devin Sean
  • Devin Ryan
  • Devin Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allen

Brian Kevin Karen Susan David

If you choose Devin

Connor Aiden Brynn Maeve Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen or Devin more popular?

Devin is more popular, ranked #516 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Devin mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Devin means "little fawn" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Allen and Devin boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Devin is primarily a boy name.

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