Will my child share the name Devan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 21 UK babies named Devan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Devan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Devan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Devan is rising: up 241 places since 2020, to #1,307 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #680 in 2003.

Is Devan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Devan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Devan a popular baby name in the United States?

Devan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Devan is a distinctive choice, ranked #1307 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Devan in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Devan

Devan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1374 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #811 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Devan is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Devan in their class.