Benny vs Devon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#892
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ben, Benji

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Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#960
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

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Popularity Comparison

Benny Rank #892
Devon Rank #960

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 vs #960 for Devon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benny ___

  • Benny James
  • Benny Lee
  • Benny Thomas
  • Benny Joseph
  • Benny Ray
  • Benny Dean

Devon ___

  • Devon James
  • Devon Michael
  • Devon Lee
  • Devon Scott
  • Devon Cole
  • Devon Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benny

Tommy Charlie Freddie Millie Rosie

If you choose Devon

Ashton Morgan Riley Cameron Brett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benny or Devon more popular?

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Benny and Devon mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin).

Are Benny and Devon boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Devon is primarily a boy name.

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