Devan vs Nikhil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikhil

Boy #2,535 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"complete, whole, entire"

Origin: Sanskrit nikhila

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,535
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nik, Nick, Nikki

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Devan Rank #2,528
Nikhil Rank #2,535

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 vs #2535 for Nikhil.

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

Nikhil ___

  • Nikhil Raj
  • Nikhil Kumar
  • Nikhil Dev
  • Nikhil Arjun
  • Nikhil Hari
  • Nikhil Suresh

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Nikhil

Rohan Arjun Priya Ananya Vikram

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devan or Nikhil more popular?

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 compared to Nikhil at #2535 in the United States.

What do Devan and Nikhil mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nikhil means "complete, whole, entire" (Sanskrit nikhila origin).

Are Devan and Nikhil boy or girl names?

Devan is primarily a boy name. Nikhil is primarily a boy name.

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