Devaughn vs Wright

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

Wright

Boy #4,274 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"craftsman, skilled maker"

Origin: Old English wyrhta

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,274
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wri, Wrig, Wrigy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Devaughn Rank #4,462
Wright Rank #4,274

Wright is more popular, ranked #4274 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

Wright ___

  • Wright James
  • Wright Cole
  • Wright Lee
  • Wright Dean
  • Wright Grant
  • Wright Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devaughn

DeShawn Marquise Layla Brianna Keyshawn

If you choose Wright

Walker Fletcher Mason Cooper Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devaughn or Wright more popular?

Wright is more popular, ranked #4274 compared to Devaughn at #4462 in the United States.

What do Devaughn and Wright mean?

Devaughn means "little one, junior (Vaughn element)" (Welsh fychan origin). Wright means "craftsman, skilled maker" (Old English wyrhta origin).

Are Devaughn and Wright boy or girl names?

Devaughn is primarily a boy name. Wright is primarily a boy name.

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