Devaughn vs Kelson

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Devaughn Rank #4,462
Kelson Rank #4,578

Devaughn is more popular, ranked #4462 vs #4578 for Kelson.

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

Kelson ___

  • Kelson James
  • Kelson Wade
  • Kelson Beau
  • Kelson Ray
  • Kelson Cole
  • Kelson Grant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devaughn or Kelson more popular?

Devaughn is more popular, ranked #4462 compared to Kelson at #4578 in the United States.

What do Devaughn and Kelson mean?

Devaughn means "little one, junior (Vaughn element)" (Welsh fychan origin). Kelson means "son of Kel" (English origin).

Are Devaughn and Kelson boy or girl names?

Devaughn is primarily a boy name. Kelson is primarily a boy name.

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