Devine vs Kes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devine

Boy #6,881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of little fawn"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,881
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kes

Girl #9,146 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rainbow; or kestrel bird"

Origin: Hebrew/English

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,146
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kessie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Devine Rank #6,881
Kes Rank #9,146

Devine is more popular, ranked #6881 vs #9146 for Kes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devine ___

  • Devine Michael
  • Devine Patrick
  • Devine James
  • Devine Lee
  • Devine Ray

Kes ___

  • Kes Joanna
  • Kes Elizabeth
  • Kes Maeve
  • Kes Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devine

Declan Ronan Keiran Sienna Brigid

If you choose Kes

Bex Tess Wren Pax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devine or Kes more popular?

Devine is more popular, ranked #6881 compared to Kes at #9146 in the United States.

What do Devine and Kes mean?

Devine means "descendant of little fawn" (Irish origin). Kes means "Rainbow; or kestrel bird" (Hebrew/English origin).

Are Devine and Kes boy or girl names?

Devine is primarily a boy name. Kes is primarily a girl name.

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