Devan vs Nirvair

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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Nirvair

Boy #2,603 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"without enmity, free from hatred"

Origin: Punjabi

Cultural Roots

Punjabi Sikh Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,603
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nir, Vair

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Popularity Comparison

Devan Rank #2,528
Nirvair Rank #2,603

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 vs #2603 for Nirvair.

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

Nirvair ___

  • Nirvair Singh
  • Nirvair Pal
  • Nirvair Deep
  • Nirvair Jot
  • Nirvair Preet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devan

Kieran Sienna Aisling Finn Niamh

If you choose Nirvair

Nirbhau Nirmal Simran Gurpreet Harpreet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devan or Nirvair more popular?

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 compared to Nirvair at #2603 in the United States.

What do Devan and Nirvair mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nirvair means "without enmity, free from hatred" (Punjabi origin).

Are Devan and Nirvair boy or girl names?

Devan is primarily a boy name. Nirvair is primarily a boy name.

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