Devin vs Reese

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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Reese

Girl #190 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ardor, enthusiasm, fire"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#190
Total SSA Count
1,589
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Devin Rank #516
Reese Rank #190

Reese is more popular, ranked #190 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

Reese ___

  • Reese Ann
  • Reese Marie
  • Reese Lynn
  • Reese Grace
  • Reese Elaine
  • Reese Joelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devin

Connor Aiden Brynn Maeve Finn

If you choose Reese

Blake Quinn Sage Brooke Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devin or Reese more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Devin at #516 in the United States.

What do Devin and Reese mean?

Devin means "little fawn" (Irish Gaelic origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fire" (Welsh origin).

Are Devin and Reese boy or girl names?

Devin is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a girl name.

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