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The baby name Devin is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛvɪn/ (DEV-in).

Devin is Irish in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Irish
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛvɪn/ (DEV-in)

What is the meaning of the name Devin ?

The baby name Devin is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛvɪn/ (DEV-in).

Devin is Irish in Origin.

Devin blends several traditions. In Irish Gaelic it is often traced to surnames Ó Damháin/Ó Daimhín - built on damh “stag, ox” with a diminutive - or linked to Deimhin “sure, certain,” yielding senses such as “little stag/fawn” and “steadfast.” English and French also contribute: Old French devin meant “seer, diviner” (from Latin divinus), a nuance sometimes attached to the name. In South Asian contexts, Devin can echo Devan or Devendra, from Sanskrit deva “god,” adding a “divine” reading.

As a given name in the English-speaking world, Devin emerged via the surname-to-forename trend and rose sharply in the late 20th century, peaking for boys in the 1990s while remaining comfortably unisex; bearers include NBA star Devin Booker and model Devin Aoki. Common variants and spellings are Devan, Devyn, Deven, and Devon (related but distinct), with Davin and Devine appearing in Irish contexts. Short form Dev is a frequent nickname.

Devin has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Devin

Devin Ratray Actor · Born 1977 · United States Devin Ratray is an American actor best known for his role as Buzz McCallister in the classic holiday film Home Alone and its sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Born in 1977, he has appeared in various other films and television shows throughout his career. Devin Druid Actor · Born 1998 · United States Devin Druid is an American actor best known for playing Tyler Down in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, which was based on Jay Asher’s 2007 novel. He was born on January 27, 1998.

Devin – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2024 #1 — 820
Germany Boys 2024 #1 — 429
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
Switzerland Boys 2024 #125 13 1,769
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
ID Boys 0 #129 7 4,130
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
BN Boys 0 #135 5 6,332
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
Sweden Boys 2022 #160 23 1,509
CR 0 #161 5 5,526
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
TW Boys 0 #214 28 7,111
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
MO Boys 0 #229 6 5,842
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
CN Boys 0 #234 89 9,639
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
JM Boys 0 #244 29 6,876
NA Boys 0 #245 9 6,830
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
Canada Boys 2024 #270 37 2,588
Canada Girls 2023 #270 10 2,824
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
JP Boys 0 #286 12 7,909
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
AL Boys 0 #299 5 5,122
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
MU Boys 0 #335 23 8,477
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
MY 0 #349 6 12,352
HK 0 #352 6 8,483
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PH Boys 0 #374 10 11,440
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
ZA 0 #402 46 14,421
CR Boys 0 #406 82 10,188
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
France Boys 2013 #408 6 2,790
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
Germany 0 #426 12 2,542
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
United States Boys 2024 #440 593 7,044
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
GT Boys 0 #465 10 7,625
HK Boys 0 #468 60 12,905
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
IQ Girls 0 #492 13 11,303
PA Boys 0 #498 8 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
RU Boys 0 #520 7 12,621
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
CM Boys 0 #569 7 12,054
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
BH 0 #582 6 17,937
BO Boys 0 #582 11 9,244
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
NL Boys 0 #623 347 5,873
Finland Boys 2026 #627 56 3,552
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
SG Boys 0 #632 66 17,960
HK Girls 0 #645 6 16,104
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #656 12 13,071
CL Boys 0 #692 9 13,390
QA Boys 0 #694 14 18,093
Germany Boys 0 #759 194 5,697
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #798 9 18,755
United States Girls 2024 #821 96 8,487
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
ZA Boys 0 #867 322 25,619
PE Boys 0 #868 11 14,506
CO Boys 0 #872 49 15,656
OM Boys 0 #910 9 17,948
EG Boys 0 #921 5 15,035
NG Boys 0 #935 17 16,906
MX Boys 0 #960 23 16,355
IN Boys 0 #980 22 16,750
MY Boys 0 #981 131 25,439
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,065 8 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,078 15 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
TR 0 #1,177 35 19,440
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,229 8 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,331 141 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,585 30 28,008

Devin is popular in 66 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
Ireland
Switzerland
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Devin

Devin is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Devin is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdɛvɪn/ (DEV-in).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Devin, Devon, Devon, Devan, Deven and Devyn.
Across languages, Devin has these equivalents: Damhán (Irish original), Devon (English equivalent).
Yes, very popular — Devin ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Devin ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Yes — 2 notable people named Devin are in our database, including Devin Ratray (Actor), Devin Druid (Actor).