Devan vs Krishna

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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Krishna

Boy #2,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, blue-black"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Balinese Fijian-Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,397
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Krish, Kris

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Popularity Comparison

Devan Rank #2,528
Krishna Rank #2,397

Krishna is more popular, ranked #2397 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

Krishna ___

  • Krishna Kumar
  • Krishna Dev
  • Krishna Raj
  • Krishna Prasad
  • Krishna Nair
  • Krishna Murthy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devan

Kieran Sienna Aisling Finn Niamh

If you choose Krishna

Arjun Priya Rama Radha Ananya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devan or Krishna more popular?

Krishna is more popular, ranked #2397 compared to Devan at #2528 in the United States.

What do Devan and Krishna mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Krishna means "dark, blue-black" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Devan and Krishna boy or girl names?

Devan is primarily a boy name. Krishna is primarily a boy name.

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