Devon vs Heath

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

Playground Safety Score

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Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#852
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hea, Hey, Heie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Devon Rank #960
Heath Rank #852

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #960 for Devon.

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

Heath ___

  • Heath James
  • Heath William
  • Heath Alexander
  • Heath Thomas
  • Heath John
  • Heath Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devon

Ashton Morgan Riley Cameron Brett

If you choose Heath

Cole Reid Finn Wyatt Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon or Heath more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Heath mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Devon and Heath boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.

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