Devan vs Parris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Parris

Girl #9,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Paris; place of the Parisii tribe"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,320
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Riss, Ris

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Devan Rank #2,528
Parris Rank #9,320

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 vs #9320 for Parris.

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

Parris ___

  • Parris Grace
  • Parris Rose
  • Parris Elizabeth
  • Parris Anne
  • Parris Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devan

Kieran Sienna Aisling Finn Niamh

If you choose Parris

London Florence Milan Savannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devan or Parris more popular?

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 compared to Parris at #9320 in the United States.

What do Devan and Parris mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Parris means "from Paris; place of the Parisii tribe" (French/Latin origin).

Are Devan and Parris boy or girl names?

Devan is primarily a boy name. Parris is primarily a girl name.

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