Devin vs Kylan

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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Kylan

Boy #533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#533
Total SSA Count
558
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky

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Popularity Comparison

Devin Rank #516
Kylan Rank #533

Devin is more popular, ranked #516 vs #533 for Kylan.

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

Kylan ___

  • Kylan James
  • Kylan Lee
  • Kylan Blake
  • Kylan Reed
  • Kylan Cole
  • Kylan Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devin

Connor Aiden Brynn Maeve Finn

If you choose Kylan

Kaylee Dylan Brennan Piper Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devin or Kylan more popular?

Devin is more popular, ranked #516 compared to Kylan at #533 in the United States.

What do Devin and Kylan mean?

Devin means "little fawn" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kylan means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Devin and Kylan boy or girl names?

Devin is primarily a boy name. Kylan is primarily a boy name.

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