Devan vs Jaymes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Jaymes

Boy #4,574 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,574
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Devan Rank #2,528
Jaymes Rank #4,574

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 vs #4574 for Jaymes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devan ___

  • Devan James
  • Devan Michael
  • Devan Lee
  • Devan Patrick
  • Devan Cole
  • Devan Ray

Jaymes ___

  • Jaymes Alexander
  • Jaymes William
  • Jaymes Edward
  • Jaymes Oliver
  • Jaymes Thomas
  • Jaymes Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devan

Kieran Sienna Aisling Finn Niamh

If you choose Jaymes

Charlotte Oliver Emma William Sophie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devan or Jaymes more popular?

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 compared to Jaymes at #4574 in the United States.

What do Devan and Jaymes mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jaymes means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devan and Jaymes boy or girl names?

Devan is primarily a boy name. Jaymes is primarily a boy name.

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