Devaughn vs Kortez

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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Kortez

Boy #4,498 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courteous, well-mannered"

Origin: Spanish/Old French

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,498
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kory, Kort, Tez

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Popularity Comparison

Devaughn Rank #4,462
Kortez Rank #4,498

Devaughn is more popular, ranked #4462 vs #4498 for Kortez.

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

Kortez ___

  • Kortez James
  • Kortez Darius
  • Kortez Xavier
  • Kortez Emilio
  • Kortez Andre
  • Kortez Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

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DeShawn Marquise Layla Brianna Keyshawn

If you choose Kortez

Zavier Darnell Marquise Desmond Xiomara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devaughn or Kortez more popular?

Devaughn is more popular, ranked #4462 compared to Kortez at #4498 in the United States.

What do Devaughn and Kortez mean?

Devaughn means "little one, junior (Vaughn element)" (Welsh fychan origin). Kortez means "courteous, well-mannered" (Spanish/Old French origin).

Are Devaughn and Kortez boy or girl names?

Devaughn is primarily a boy name. Kortez is primarily a boy name.

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