Cillian vs Devin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cillian Rank #464
Devin Rank #516

Cillian is more popular, ranked #464 vs #516 for Devin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cillian ___

  • Cillian James
  • Cillian Patrick
  • Cillian Michael
  • Cillian Finn
  • Cillian Declan
  • Cillian Joseph

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 Cillian

Declan Finn Conor Siobhan Saoirse

If you choose Devin

Connor Aiden Brynn Maeve Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cillian or Devin more popular?

Cillian is more popular, ranked #464 compared to Devin at #516 in the United States.

What do Cillian and Devin mean?

Cillian means "strife, war" (Old Irish origin). Devin means "little fawn" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cillian and Devin boy or girl names?

Cillian is primarily a boy name. Devin is primarily a boy name.

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