Devaughn vs Kadeem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devaughn

Boy #4,462 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little one, junior (Vaughn element)"

Origin: Welsh fychan

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,462
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev, Vaughn

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Kadeem

Boy #4,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, one who serves"

Origin: Arabic khadim

Cultural Roots

African American Arabic Muslim Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,484
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee, Deem

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Popularity Comparison

Devaughn Rank #4,462
Kadeem Rank #4,484

Devaughn is more popular, ranked #4462 vs #4484 for Kadeem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devaughn ___

  • Devaughn James
  • Devaughn Michael
  • Devaughn Andre
  • Devaughn Lee
  • Devaughn Ray
  • Devaughn Allen

Kadeem ___

  • Kadeem James
  • Kadeem Anthony
  • Kadeem Malik
  • Kadeem Xavier
  • Kadeem Andre
  • Kadeem Jamal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devaughn

DeShawn Marquise Layla Brianna Keyshawn

If you choose Kadeem

Hakeem Kareem Malik Zaire Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devaughn or Kadeem more popular?

Devaughn is more popular, ranked #4462 compared to Kadeem at #4484 in the United States.

What do Devaughn and Kadeem mean?

Devaughn means "little one, junior (Vaughn element)" (Welsh fychan origin). Kadeem means "servant, one who serves" (Arabic khadim origin).

Are Devaughn and Kadeem boy or girl names?

Devaughn is primarily a boy name. Kadeem is primarily a boy name.

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