Devon vs Harlem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#960
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

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Harlem

Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

American African-American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,015
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Harl

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Popularity Comparison

Devon Rank #960
Harlem Rank #1,015

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #1015 for Harlem.

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

Harlem ___

  • Harlem James
  • Harlem Ray
  • Harlem Cole
  • Harlem Dean
  • Harlem Louis
  • Harlem Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Devon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon or Harlem more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Harlem at #1015 in the United States.

What do Devon and Harlem mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin).

Are Devon and Harlem boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Harlem is primarily a boy name.

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