Devyn vs Hyrum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devyn

Girl #1,148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little deer, from the deep"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,148
Total SSA Count
210
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hyrum

Boy #2,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother, my brother is high"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Mormon/LDS English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,693
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Devyn Rank #1,148
Hyrum Rank #2,693

Devyn is more popular, ranked #1148 vs #2693 for Hyrum.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devyn ___

  • Devyn Grace
  • Devyn Marie
  • Devyn Leigh
  • Devyn Claire
  • Devyn Paige
  • Devyn Hope

Hyrum ___

  • Hyrum Joseph
  • Hyrum James
  • Hyrum Clark
  • Hyrum David
  • Hyrum Lee
  • Hyrum Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devyn

Riley Reagan Finley Brynn Quinn

If you choose Hyrum

Joseph Brigham Nephi Alma Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devyn or Hyrum more popular?

Devyn is more popular, ranked #1148 compared to Hyrum at #2693 in the United States.

What do Devyn and Hyrum mean?

Devyn means "little deer, from the deep" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hyrum means "exalted brother, my brother is high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devyn and Hyrum boy or girl names?

Devyn is primarily a girl name. Hyrum is primarily a boy name.

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