Devon vs Maurice

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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Popularity Comparison

Devon Rank #960
Maurice Rank #932

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 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

Maurice ___

  • Maurice James
  • Maurice Charles
  • Maurice William
  • Maurice Lee
  • Maurice Eugene
  • Maurice Raymond

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devon

Ashton Morgan Riley Cameron Brett

If you choose Maurice

Bernard Eugene Dorothy Clarence Gloria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon or Maurice more popular?

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Maurice mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Devon and Maurice boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Maurice is primarily a boy name.

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