Devan vs Kes

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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Kes

Girl #9,146 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rainbow; or kestrel bird"

Origin: Hebrew/English

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,146
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kessie

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Devan Rank #2,528
Kes Rank #9,146

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 vs #9146 for Kes.

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

Kes ___

  • Kes Joanna
  • Kes Elizabeth
  • Kes Maeve
  • Kes Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devan

Kieran Sienna Aisling Finn Niamh

If you choose Kes

Bex Tess Wren Pax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devan or Kes more popular?

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 compared to Kes at #9146 in the United States.

What do Devan and Kes mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kes means "Rainbow; or kestrel bird" (Hebrew/English origin).

Are Devan and Kes boy or girl names?

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

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