Arius vs Devan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arius

Boy #2,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, warrior, of high birth"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

American Latin Ancient Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,563
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari, Ry

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Devan

Boy #2,528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little deer (Irish)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Indian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,528
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arius Rank #2,563
Devan Rank #2,528

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 vs #2563 for Arius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arius ___

  • Arius James
  • Arius Alexander
  • Arius Marcus
  • Arius Sebastian
  • Arius Elijah
  • Arius Maximus

Devan ___

  • Devan James
  • Devan Michael
  • Devan Lee
  • Devan Patrick
  • Devan Cole
  • Devan Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arius

Darius Marius Orion Lyra Clio

If you choose Devan

Kieran Sienna Aisling Finn Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arius or Devan more popular?

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 compared to Arius at #2563 in the United States.

What do Arius and Devan mean?

Arius means "noble, warrior, of high birth" (Latin/Greek origin). Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Arius and Devan boy or girl names?

Arius is primarily a boy name. Devan is primarily a boy name.

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