Devon
Devon: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdษv.ษn/ ยท /หdiห.vษn/
Meaning and origin of Devon
- A unisex given name
- A male given name
- A male given name transferred from the place name
- A male given name, variant of Devin
Etymology
From Old English Defenas, which meant both "Devonians" and "Devon," exemplifying the common Anglo-Saxon practice of naming a place after the people who inhabit it.
How popular is Devon?
Since 1880, 20,303 girls and 72,673 boys in the U.S. have been named Devon (22% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #233 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #117 in 1994. In 2025, 260 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Devon
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Devon
Sister and brother names that share Devon's English roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Devon FAQ
What does the name Devon mean?
A unisex given name A male given name A male given name transferred from the place name A male given name, variant of Devin From Old English Defenas, which meant both "Devonians" and "Devon," exemplifying the common Anglo-Saxon practice of naming a place after the people who inhabit it.
What is the origin of the name Devon?
Devon is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Devon?
Since 1880, 20,303 girls and 72,673 boys in the U.S. have been named Devon (22% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #233 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #117 in 1994. In 2025, 260 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Devon a boy or girl name?
Devon is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (20,303 girls and 72,673 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.