Devaughn vs Wilkes

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

Popularity Comparison

Devaughn Rank #4,462
Wilkes Rank #4,387

Wilkes is more popular, ranked #4387 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

Wilkes ___

  • Wilkes James
  • Wilkes Henry
  • Wilkes August
  • Wilkes Thomas
  • Wilkes Edward
  • Wilkes Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devaughn

DeShawn Marquise Layla Brianna Keyshawn

If you choose Wilkes

Beckett Sloane Forrest Blanche Merritt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devaughn or Wilkes more popular?

Wilkes is more popular, ranked #4387 compared to Devaughn at #4462 in the United States.

What do Devaughn and Wilkes mean?

Devaughn means "little one, junior (Vaughn element)" (Welsh fychan origin). Wilkes means "resolute will, helmet of will" (Old German via English origin).

Are Devaughn and Wilkes boy or girl names?

Devaughn is primarily a boy name. Wilkes is primarily a boy name.

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