Devon vs Skyler

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
Skyler Rank #661

Skyler is more popular, ranked #661 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

Skyler ___

  • Skyler Rose
  • Skyler Grace
  • Skyler Mae
  • Skyler Jane
  • Skyler Lynn
  • Skyler Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devon

Ashton Morgan Riley Cameron Brett

If you choose Skyler

Avery Quinn Logan Ryder Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon or Skyler more popular?

Skyler is more popular, ranked #661 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Skyler mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Skyler means "scholar, learned one" (Dutch origin).

Are Devon and Skyler boy or girl names?

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

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