Brody vs Devan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#224
Total SSA Count
1,608
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bro, Bry, Brie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brody Rank #224
Devan Rank #2,528

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 vs #2528 for Devan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brody ___

  • Brody James
  • Brody Michael
  • Brody Lee
  • Brody Alan
  • Brody Scott
  • Brody Wayne

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 Brody

Cody Riley Tyler Mason Kylie

If you choose Devan

Kieran Sienna Aisling Finn Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brody or Devan more popular?

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 compared to Devan at #2528 in the United States.

What do Brody and Devan mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Brody and Devan boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Devan is primarily a boy name.

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