Devon
d(e)-von
US Popularity:1681
Origin:British
Meaning:Black; Bard, poet; Divine person
Devon is a gender-neutral baby name of British, Irish, and French origin that's a variant of Devin and is jam-packed with history and breathtaking landscapes. Coming from the Old French devin, it can translate to "divine," making it an adorable choice to match your little one's angelic, celestial demeanor. It can also come from the Irish last names Ó Duibhín or Ó Daimhín. Stemming from the words dubh, meaning "black" or "dark," and damh, meaning "bard” or “poet," Devon can be a great way to celebrate baby's dark or creative side. If your little one has English roots in their family tree, this name derives from the English county Devon, a.k.a. Devonshire, and the British settlers known as the Dumnonii. This Celtic community lived in the heart of Devon, Cornwall, and surrounding areas for several generations. Each area is picturesque and unique, with sandy beaches, rolling hills, and gorgeous valleys. With a name like Devon, baby will never forget their roots.
Famous People Named Devon
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Devon BostickActor
- Devon MurrayActor
- Devon TravisBaseball Player
Devon Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Devon is currently #1046 on The Bump
Boy:Devon is currently #586 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Devon is currently #753 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Devon is currently #1681 in U.S. births
Boy:Devon is currently #907 in U.S. births
Girl:Devon is currently #3326 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#3326
in 2023
- 101
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, Devon
Online Etymology Dictionary, Devon, August 2018
Ancestry, Devon Family History
Library Ireland, Ó Duibhín
Library Ireland, Ó Daimhín
SurnameDB, Last name: Devon
Britannica, Devon, county, England, United Kingdom, February 2024
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