Devan vs Zira

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Devan Rank #2,528
Zira Rank #9,249

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 vs #9249 for Zira.

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

Zira ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devan

Kieran Sienna Aisling Finn Niamh

If you choose Zira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devan or Zira more popular?

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 compared to Zira at #9249 in the United States.

What do Devan and Zira mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Devan and Zira boy or girl names?

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

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