Devan vs Jet

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jet

Boy #1,354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"black gemstone (fossilized wood)"

Origin: Old French/Greek

Cultural Roots

English Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,354
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Devan Rank #2,528
Jet Rank #1,354

Jet is more popular, ranked #1354 vs #2528 for Devan.

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

Jet ___

  • Jet James
  • Jet Michael
  • Jet Alexander
  • Jet Lee
  • Jet Thomas
  • Jet Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devan

Kieran Sienna Aisling Finn Niamh

If you choose Jet

Ace Bowie Dash Blaze Remy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devan or Jet more popular?

Jet is more popular, ranked #1354 compared to Devan at #2528 in the United States.

What do Devan and Jet mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jet means "black gemstone (fossilized wood)" (Old French/Greek origin).

Are Devan and Jet boy or girl names?

Devan is primarily a boy name. Jet is primarily a boy name.

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