Devan vs Zulay

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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Zulay

Girl #9,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Brilliant beauty; radiant one"

Origin: Arabic via Latin American

Cultural Roots

Latin American Colombian Arabic-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,270
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zu, Zuly

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Popularity Comparison

Devan Rank #2,528
Zulay Rank #9,270

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 vs #9270 for Zulay.

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

Zulay ___

  • Zulay Maria
  • Zulay Isabel
  • Zulay Sofia
  • Zulay Elena
  • Zulay Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devan

Kieran Sienna Aisling Finn Niamh

If you choose Zulay

Yolanda Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devan or Zulay more popular?

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 compared to Zulay at #9270 in the United States.

What do Devan and Zulay mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Zulay means "Brilliant beauty; radiant one" (Arabic via Latin American origin).

Are Devan and Zulay boy or girl names?

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

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