Devon vs Oliver

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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Popularity Comparison

Devon Rank #960
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devon

Ashton Morgan Riley Cameron Brett

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Oliver mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Devon and Oliver boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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