Coast vs Devon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coast

Boy #1,143 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"land bordering the sea"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,143
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Coa, Coy, Coie

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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

Coast Rank #1,143
Devon Rank #960

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #1143 for Coast.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Coast ___

  • Coast James
  • Coast River
  • Coast Blue
  • Coast Wilder
  • Coast Finn
  • Coast Sable

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 Coast

River Reef Wilder Bay Sloane

If you choose Devon

Ashton Morgan Riley Cameron Brett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coast or Devon more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Coast at #1143 in the United States.

What do Coast and Devon mean?

Coast means "land bordering the sea" (Old French origin). Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin).

Are Coast and Devon boy or girl names?

Coast is primarily a boy name. Devon is primarily a boy name.

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