Devaughn vs Kemper

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

All Clear

Kemper

Boy #4,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior, champion fighter"

Origin: Middle English/Dutch kemper

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,269
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kemp, Kem

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Devaughn Rank #4,462
Kemper Rank #4,269

Kemper is more popular, ranked #4269 vs #4462 for Devaughn.

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

Kemper ___

  • Kemper James
  • Kemper Cole
  • Kemper Lee
  • Kemper Grant
  • Kemper Reid
  • Kemper Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kemper

Cooper Carter Harper Sloane Tucker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devaughn or Kemper more popular?

Kemper is more popular, ranked #4269 compared to Devaughn at #4462 in the United States.

What do Devaughn and Kemper mean?

Devaughn means "little one, junior (Vaughn element)" (Welsh fychan origin). Kemper means "warrior, champion fighter" (Middle English/Dutch kemper origin).

Are Devaughn and Kemper boy or girl names?

Devaughn is primarily a boy name. Kemper is primarily a boy name.

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