Barrington vs Devereux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devereux

Boy #9,619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Evreux, Normandy; of the people of the yew tree"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

French English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,619
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dev, Dex, Roux

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Barrington Rank #9,563
Devereux Rank #9,619

Barrington is more popular, ranked #9563 vs #9619 for Devereux.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barrington ___

  • Barrington James
  • Barrington Charles
  • Barrington Edward
  • Barrington William
  • Barrington Alexander

Devereux ___

  • Devereux James
  • Devereux William
  • Devereux Edward
  • Devereux Charles
  • Devereux Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barrington

Wellington Hamilton Harrison Pemberton Cordelia

If you choose Devereux

Montgomery Pemberton Sinclair Wyndham Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrington or Devereux more popular?

Barrington is more popular, ranked #9563 compared to Devereux at #9619 in the United States.

What do Barrington and Devereux mean?

Barrington means "settlement of Barra's people" (Old English origin). Devereux means "From Evreux, Normandy; of the people of the yew tree" (Norman French origin).

Are Barrington and Devereux boy or girl names?

Barrington is primarily a boy name. Devereux is primarily a boy name.

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