Devan vs Uriel

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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Uriel

Boy #462 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flame of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#462
Total SSA Count
670
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riel

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Popularity Comparison

Devan Rank #2,528
Uriel Rank #462

Uriel is more popular, ranked #462 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

Uriel ___

  • Uriel David
  • Uriel James
  • Uriel Miguel
  • Uriel Alexander
  • Uriel Emmanuel
  • Uriel Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devan

Kieran Sienna Aisling Finn Niamh

If you choose Uriel

Gabriel Raphael Elijah Ariel Isaiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devan or Uriel more popular?

Uriel is more popular, ranked #462 compared to Devan at #2528 in the United States.

What do Devan and Uriel mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Uriel means "flame of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devan and Uriel boy or girl names?

Devan is primarily a boy name. Uriel is primarily a boy name.

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