DeVaughn as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of DeVaughn

What is the meaning of the name DeVaughn ?

The baby name DeVaughn is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /dəˈvɔːn/ (duh-VAWN).

DeVaughn is English in Origin.

DeVaughn blends a modern American prefix with a Welsh root. It combines De-, a stylistic element in African-American naming and a French-origin particle meaning “of/from,” with Vaughn/Vaughan, from Welsh fychan “small, little; junior.” As a result, DeVaughn carries the sense “little” or “junior,” echoing the original surname used to denote a younger branch of a family.

Used mainly in the United States since the late 20th century, the name appears most often in Black American communities and sometimes alternates between given name and family name. Documented spellings include DeVaughn, Devaughn, De’Vaughn, DeVaughan, and DeVaughne; related forms are Vaughn and Vaughan, with occasional short form Von. Bearers include actor DeVaughn Nixon and the late athlete Devaughn Darling; R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn exemplifies the surname usage. Predominantly masculine but not strictly gendered, DeVaughn offers a contemporary twist on a traditional Welsh meaning.

⚙ DeVaughn is seldom given. We have only 35 recorded uses of it on record, from 4 countries.