Devonta vs Jarisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devonta

Boy #5,364 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Devon, creative modern coinage"

Origin: American English (African-American tradition)

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,364
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev, Von

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Jarisa

Girl #31,662 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fortress, citadel (via Larissa)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

African American American Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,662
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jari, Risa

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Popularity Comparison

Devonta Rank #5,364
Jarisa Rank #31,662

Devonta is more popular, ranked #5364 vs #31662 for Jarisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devonta ___

  • Devonta James
  • Devonta Michael
  • Devonta Andre
  • Devonta Leon
  • Devonta Xavier

Jarisa ___

  • Jarisa Marie
  • Jarisa Nicole
  • Jarisa Renee
  • Jarisa Ann
  • Jarisa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devonta

Davion Marquise Nylah Kamari Zaria

If you choose Jarisa

Marisa Larissa Javion Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devonta or Jarisa more popular?

Devonta is more popular, ranked #5364 compared to Jarisa at #31662 in the United States.

What do Devonta and Jarisa mean?

Devonta means "of Devon, creative modern coinage" (American English (African-American tradition) origin). Jarisa means "fortress, citadel (via Larissa)" (Greek origin).

Are Devonta and Jarisa boy or girl names?

Devonta is primarily a boy name. Jarisa is primarily a girl name.

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