Devon vs Emrys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emrys

Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Rys

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Devon Rank #960
Emrys Rank #1,144

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #1144 for Emrys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devon ___

  • Devon James
  • Devon Michael
  • Devon Lee
  • Devon Scott
  • Devon Cole
  • Devon Blake

Emrys ___

  • Emrys Rhys
  • Emrys Llewellyn
  • Emrys Arthur
  • Emrys Owen
  • Emrys Finn
  • Emrys Caden

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devon

Ashton Morgan Riley Cameron Brett

If you choose Emrys

Rhys Gwyneth Taliesin Elspeth Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon or Emrys more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Emrys at #1144 in the United States.

What do Devon and Emrys mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Devon and Emrys boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Emrys is primarily a boy name.

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