Denim vs Devon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denim

Boy #1,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,115
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Den

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Denim Rank #1,115
Devon Rank #960

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #1115 for Denim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denim ___

  • Denim James
  • Denim Cole
  • Denim River
  • Denim Lee
  • Denim Ray
  • Denim Jack

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 Denim

Wren Scout Sage Fox Reed

If you choose Devon

Ashton Morgan Riley Cameron Brett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denim or Devon more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Denim at #1115 in the United States.

What do Denim and Devon mean?

Denim means "of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth" (French origin). Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin).

Are Denim and Devon boy or girl names?

Denim is primarily a boy name. Devon is primarily a boy name.

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