Devette vs Down

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devette

Girl #63,577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little divine one, dear beloved"

Origin: French -ette suffix + Dev-

Cultural Roots

African-American American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63,577
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dev, Devi, Vette

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Down

Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Northern Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63,580
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Ron Devette
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Popularity Comparison

Devette Rank #63,577
Down Rank #63,580

Devette is more popular, ranked #63577 vs #63580 for Down.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devette ___

  • Devette Marie
  • Devette Ann
  • Devette Louise
  • Devette Nicole
  • Devette Renee
  • Devette Kay

Down ___

  • Down Marie
  • Down Rose
  • Down Claire
  • Down Grace
  • Down Anne
  • Down Fiona

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devette

Deshonda Lavette Shanell Devona Marquise

If you choose Down

Kerry Clare Tyrone Antrim Fermanagh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devette or Down more popular?

Devette is more popular, ranked #63577 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Devette and Down mean?

Devette means "little divine one, dear beloved" (French -ette suffix + Dev- origin). Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Devette and Down boy or girl names?

Devette is primarily a girl name. Down is primarily a girl name.

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