Devin vs Theodore

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Devin Rank #516
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devin

Connor Aiden Brynn Maeve Finn

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devin or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Devin at #516 in the United States.

What do Devin and Theodore mean?

Devin means "little fawn" (Irish Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Devin and Theodore boy or girl names?

Devin is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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