Devan vs Tai

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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Tai

Boy #2,404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, supreme, exalted"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Thai Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,404
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Devan Rank #2,528
Tai Rank #2,404

Tai is more popular, ranked #2404 vs #2528 for Devan.

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

Tai ___

  • Tai James
  • Tai Lee
  • Tai Michael
  • Tai Ryan
  • Tai Alexander
  • Tai Jordan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devan

Kieran Sienna Aisling Finn Niamh

If you choose Tai

Kai Mei Zara Kira Jax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devan or Tai more popular?

Tai is more popular, ranked #2404 compared to Devan at #2528 in the United States.

What do Devan and Tai mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tai means "great, supreme, exalted" (Chinese origin).

Are Devan and Tai boy or girl names?

Devan is primarily a boy name. Tai is primarily a boy name.

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