Devan vs Nation

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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Popularity Comparison

Devan Rank #2,528
Nation Rank #4,939

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 vs #4939 for Nation.

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

Nation ___

  • Nation Lee
  • Nation James
  • Nation Cole
  • Nation Reid
  • Nation Cross

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devan

Kieran Sienna Aisling Finn Niamh

If you choose Nation

Legend Major Liberty Justice Harbor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devan or Nation more popular?

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 compared to Nation at #4939 in the United States.

What do Devan and Nation mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nation means "a people, a community" (Latin origin).

Are Devan and Nation boy or girl names?

Devan is primarily a boy name. Nation is primarily a boy name.

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