Devon vs Neo

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
Neo Rank #972

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #972 for Neo.

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

Neo ___

  • Neo James
  • Neo Cole
  • Neo Reign
  • Neo River
  • Neo Atlas
  • Neo Blaze

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devon

Ashton Morgan Riley Cameron Brett

If you choose Neo

Trinity Zara Kai Nova Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon or Neo more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Devon and Neo mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin).

Are Devon and Neo boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Neo is primarily a boy name.

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