Devon name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Celtic and English

Usage: English, English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Devon

d(e)-von

Meaning: English and American Place Name, From Devon, Bard, Poet, Man from Devonshire and Defender

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What does Devon mean?
Variations of Devon
Middle Names for Devon
How popular is Devon?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Devon
Sibling Names for Devon
Famous People Named Devon
Lists having Devon

What does Devon mean?

Devon means English and American Place Name, From Devon, Bard, Poet, Man from Devonshire or Defender is used as a unisex name which is rooted from English and Celtic is notably used in Danish, English, Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish.

Devon is form of pleasing and angelic Devin. Devin is form of noteworthy Devon. Devin means The Poet, Devotion to God and English and American Place Name has its origin in Celtic, Latin and Old Irish.

Devon is variant of admired Davon. Davon is form of widely accepted, biblical and unfading David. Also Davon is variation of desirable Davin. Davon is also version of pleasing Devonte.

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How do I pronounce Devon?

Two syllabled Devon is pronounced as d(e)-von.

Variants of Devon

Deavin, Davon, Devin, David, Davin, Devonte, Daivon, Daevin, Devinlee, Devina, Divina, Davonte, Dabid, Davi, Devlyn, Angeldavid, Davidalexander, Davan, Daiwan, Davinia, Davina, Davante

Names that rhyme with Devon

How popular is the name Devon?

Devon was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1914 around 90509 babies have been given the first name. At the peak of its usage in 1994, the moniker grabbed the 117th spot and 3189 baby boys were given the name.

However after 187 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still going strong on charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 500 baby names an astonishing 59 times

Devon was a common name in England and Wales.

Over 3428 babies have been named Devon since 1996. When at the peak of its usage in 2001,. After 46 years, the name has past its prime. Devon is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1993 and was able to reach the top 900 names.

In 2010, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 834 on boy names chart when 54 babies were named Devon. Over 495 babies in France have been named Devon.

In Belgium, Devon is a unique name where it has been in use since 1995 and has secured the place in top 400 names.

In 2011, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 332 on boy names chart when 35 babies were named Devon. Over 249 people have been named Devon in Belgium. Devon is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 25 years of use, it could not make it big.

Over 159 babies in Ireland have been named Devon.

Devon is a common name in Canada, Jamaica, South Africa, England, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago while somewhat familiar name in Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Malaysia, Netherlands and Saint Kitts and Nevis.

As per our evaluation, over 90000 babies have been bestowed Devon around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	907	254	3316	48
2022	837	289	3202	50
2021	781	314	3189	50
2020	673	383	3083	51
2019	714	342	3031	53
2018	668	378	2865	58
2017	619	421	2570	68
2016	570	490	2798	61
2015	553	518	2348	78
2014	526	527	2265	82

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Devon in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	528	115	42	12
	37	20	8	4
	37	8	8	4
	8	0	2	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Devon

Stay true to yourself and your friends. People hate your inconsistency and need for adrenaline every time things get too good to be true. You are always open to hearing new opinions and perspectives. The number 6 as your expression number reveals you have a caring nature. You have this perfect life everyone admires. However, your life is far from perfect, and so are you. You are creative by soul and like to amaze people with your unusual actions.

Other names liked by soon-to-be-parents that are similar to Devon

Brivaël - Originated from Celtic, Brivaël means "Consideration or Prince"
Judicael - The Judicael came from Celtic, meaning of Judicael is "Lord or Generous"
Louana - Curious girl name Louana is used majorly in Swedish. Its origin is in Celtic, meaning of Louana is "Wealth or Light"
Drewce - Drewces origin is Celtic bestowed upon boys, meaning of Drewce is "A Wise Man and Son of the Wise". Drewce is resulted from Druce.
Birte - Girl name Birte means "The Exalted One", predominantly used in Norwegian, Scandinavian and German is rooted from Germanic, Celtic and Old Norse languages

Middle names for Devon

These familiar and sweet middle names fit well with Devon.

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Sibling Names for Devon

If you're considering naming your baby boy "Devon," you might be looking for some inspiration for sibling names that will complement it well. Here are some ideas to get you started on finding the perfect sibling names for your little one.

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Famous people named Devon

Devon Harris, Jamaican retired bobsledder and military officer
Devon Morris, retired Jamaican sprinter
Devon A. Mihesuah, Choctaw historian and writer
Devon O'Day, American radio personality
Devon Glenn,
Devon Gummersall, American actor, writer
Devon Sawa, Canadian actor
Devon Aoki, American actress and fashion model
Devon Malcolm, former English cricketer
Devon, Canadian rapper
Devon Soltendieck, Canadian television entertainment reporter
Devon Murray, Irish actor best known for playing Seamus Finnigan
Devon White, Jamaican-born American former professional baseball center fielder
Devon Anderson, English actor
Devon Smith, cricketer who represents the West Indies
Devon Odessa, American actress best
Devon McTavish, retired American soccer player
Devon Werkheiser, American actor, voice actor
Devon Kershaw, Canadian retired cross country skier
Devon Nicholson, professional wrestler
Devon Scott, former American actress and daughter of George C. Scott
Devon Sproule, folk and indie rock singer-songwriter and musician based
Devon White, former professional footballer
Devon Marie King in Star Trek as Miscellaneous Crew
Devon Keller in Petting Zoo as Actress
Devon Windsor in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show as
Devon Wycoff in Hellbent as Costume and Wardrobe Department
Devon Pierce in Santa Barbara as Actress
Devon Daniels in Devon Daniels as
Devon Lane Tresan in Insurgent as Actress
Devon Jenkin in Slammer Girls as Actress
Devon Alan in tvMovie Secret of Giving as Actor
In 1994, Devon Morf portrayed the role of Devon in drama, romance movie The Lisa Theory.
Devon Todd played small role of N in 2001 drama, thriller film Stateless.
In 2001, Devon McArdle portrayed the role of Renee Talbot In movie Goodbye to You.
In 2006 drama movie, Canvas, Devon Gearhart played Chris Marino.
Devon Marcel Clark III played the central character of Movie Patron in 2004 comedy film Speilburgh.
In 2014 horror, thriller flick, 13 Sins, Devon Graye portrayed Michael Brindle.
In 2005 drama, sci-fi flick, Firefly, Devon Jorlett portrayed Arnie.

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/

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