Devan vs Sumner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sumner

Boy #6,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"summoner, one who calls forth"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,673
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sum, Sonny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Devan Rank #2,528
Sumner Rank #6,673

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 vs #6673 for Sumner.

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

Sumner ___

  • Sumner James
  • Sumner Cole
  • Sumner Lee
  • Sumner Blake
  • Sumner Reid
  • Sumner Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devan

Kieran Sienna Aisling Finn Niamh

If you choose Sumner

Fletcher Holden Brooks Sloane Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devan or Sumner more popular?

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 compared to Sumner at #6673 in the United States.

What do Devan and Sumner mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sumner means "summoner, one who calls forth" (Old French origin).

Are Devan and Sumner boy or girl names?

Devan is primarily a boy name. Sumner is primarily a boy name.

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