Devin
Devin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɛvɪn/
Meaning and origin of Devin
Root meaning: “fortuneteller”
- A unisex given name
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage
- A male given name, variant of Devon
- A female given name.
Etymology
As an Irish, English, and French surname, spelling variant of Devine. Also see Devon. * Also as a French surname, from devin (“fortuneteller”). * As a Russian surname, from дева (deva, “maiden”).
How popular is Devin?
Since 1880, 17,556 girls and 156,250 boys in the U.S. have been named Devin (10% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #238 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #58 in 1995. In 2025 it ranked #548 for boys, with 634 babies given the name.
Names similar to Devin
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Devin FAQ
What does the name Devin mean?
Devin traces back to a root meaning "fortuneteller". A unisex given name A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage A male given name, variant of Devon A female given name. As an Irish, English, and French surname, spelling variant of Devine. Also see Devon. * Also as a French surname, from devin (“fortuneteller”). * As a Russian surname, from дева (deva, “maiden”).
What is the origin of the name Devin?
Devin is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Devin?
Since 1880, 17,556 girls and 156,250 boys in the U.S. have been named Devin (10% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #238 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #58 in 1995. In 2025 it ranked #548 for boys, with 634 babies given the name.
Is Devin a boy or girl name?
Devin is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (17,556 girls and 156,250 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.