Devan vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Killy, Kill, Ian

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Devan Rank #2,528
Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 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

Killian ___

  • Killian James
  • Killian Patrick
  • Killian Thomas
  • Killian Finn
  • Killian Rory
  • Killian Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devan

Kieran Sienna Aisling Finn Niamh

If you choose Killian

Cormac Riordan Aoife Declan Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devan or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Devan at #2528 in the United States.

What do Devan and Killian mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Devan and Killian boy or girl names?

Devan is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.

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