Devon vs Kalila

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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Kalila

Girl #3,652 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dearest friend"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,652
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kali, Lila, Kalli

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Popularity Comparison

Devon Rank #960
Kalila Rank #3,652

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #3652 for Kalila.

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

Kalila ___

  • Kalila Rose
  • Kalila Marie
  • Kalila Grace
  • Kalila Anne
  • Kalila Simone
  • Kalila Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devon

Ashton Morgan Riley Cameron Brett

If you choose Kalila

Zara Amara Tariq Idris Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon or Kalila more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Kalila at #3652 in the United States.

What do Devon and Kalila mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Kalila means "beloved, dearest friend" (Arabic origin).

Are Devon and Kalila boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Kalila is primarily a girl name.

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