Devin vs Francis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Francis

Boy #451 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French Italian Spanish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#451
Total SSA Count
693
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Frank, Fran, Frankie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Francis →

Popularity Comparison

Devin Rank #516
Francis Rank #451

Francis is more popular, ranked #451 vs #516 for Devin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devin ___

  • Devin James
  • Devin Michael
  • Devin Patrick
  • Devin Sean
  • Devin Ryan
  • Devin Owen

Francis ___

  • Francis James
  • Francis William
  • Francis Joseph
  • Francis Thomas
  • Francis Patrick
  • Francis Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devin

Connor Aiden Brynn Maeve Finn

If you choose Francis

Charles Edmund Benedict Margaret Agnes

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devin or Francis more popular?

Francis is more popular, ranked #451 compared to Devin at #516 in the United States.

What do Devin and Francis mean?

Devin means "little fawn" (Irish Gaelic origin). Francis means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Devin and Francis boy or girl names?

Devin is primarily a boy name. Francis is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Francis vs Devin Devin vs Cillian Devin vs Chance Devin vs Denver Devin vs Augustine
← Full profile: Devin ← Full profile: Francis Browse all baby names