Collins vs Devan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Collins

Girl #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Colin, victory of the people"

Origin: Irish/English surname

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#257
Total SSA Count
1,237
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Collie, Cole

Playground Safety Score

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Devan

Boy #2,528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little deer (Irish)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Indian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,528
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Collins Rank #257
Devan Rank #2,528

Collins is more popular, ranked #257 vs #2528 for Devan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Collins ___

  • Collins Grace
  • Collins Mae
  • Collins Elizabeth
  • Collins Anne
  • Collins James
  • Collins Rose

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 Collins

Harper Beckett Quinn Blake Finley

If you choose Devan

Kieran Sienna Aisling Finn Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collins or Devan more popular?

Collins is more popular, ranked #257 compared to Devan at #2528 in the United States.

What do Collins and Devan mean?

Collins means "son of Colin, victory of the people" (Irish/English surname origin). Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Collins and Devan boy or girl names?

Collins is primarily a girl name. Devan is primarily a boy name.

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