Devon vs Saroya

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

All Clear

Saroya

Girl #3,647 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew via Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,647
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sari, Roya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Devon Rank #960
Saroya Rank #3,647

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #3647 for Saroya.

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

Saroya ___

  • Saroya Rose
  • Saroya Jade
  • Saroya Marie
  • Saroya Leila
  • Saroya Grace
  • Saroya Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devon

Ashton Morgan Riley Cameron Brett

If you choose Saroya

Roya Shirin Yasmin Daria Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon or Saroya more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Saroya at #3647 in the United States.

What do Devon and Saroya mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Saroya means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew via Persian origin).

Are Devon and Saroya boy or girl names?

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

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