Deven vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deven

Boy #2,622 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, godlike"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,622
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

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Willis

Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,686
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Willy

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Popularity Comparison

Deven Rank #2,622
Willis Rank #2,686

Deven is more popular, ranked #2622 vs #2686 for Willis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deven ___

  • Deven Michael
  • Deven James
  • Deven Alexander
  • Deven Patrick
  • Deven Thomas
  • Deven Aiden

Willis ___

  • Willis James
  • Willis Thomas
  • Willis Scott
  • Willis Dean
  • Willis Grant
  • Willis Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deven or Willis more popular?

Deven is more popular, ranked #2622 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Deven and Willis mean?

Deven means "divine, godlike" (Sanskrit origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Deven and Willis boy or girl names?

Deven is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.

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