Devin vs Kian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devin

Boy #516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fawn"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#516
Total SSA Count
593
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

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Kian

Boy #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Persian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#417
Total SSA Count
765
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki

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Popularity Comparison

Devin Rank #516
Kian Rank #417

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 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

Kian ___

  • Kian James
  • Kian Patrick
  • Kian Owen
  • Kian Finn
  • Kian Lucas
  • Kian Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devin

Connor Aiden Brynn Maeve Finn

If you choose Kian

Finn Declan Ronan Ciara Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devin or Kian more popular?

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 compared to Devin at #516 in the United States.

What do Devin and Kian mean?

Devin means "little fawn" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Devin and Kian boy or girl names?

Devin is primarily a boy name. Kian is primarily a boy name.

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