The baby name Devlynn is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛv.lɪn/ (DEV-lin).
Devlynn is English in Origin.
The baby name Devlynn is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛv.lɪn/ (DEV-lin).
Devlynn is English in Origin.
Devlynn is a modern English given name formed as a tailored respelling of Devlin/Devlyn, itself an anglicized Irish surname. Devlin comes from the Gaelic Ó Doibhilín or Ó Dobhailín, notable in Ulster (especially Tyrone and Fermanagh). As a first name, Devlin gained currency in the 20th century through the surname-as-given trend; Devlynn arose in the late 20th/early 21st century alongside -lynn fashions and is used for all genders, with most occurrences in North America.
Its meaning is debated. Scholars derive Devlin from the personal name Doibhilín, of uncertain origin: sometimes analyzed from dobhail “ill-luck, misfortune” with the diminutive -ín, or viewed as a Gaelicized form of a Norman name (cf. Dillon). Contemporary bearers often favor a positive reading, associating Devlynn with courage or spiritedness. Variants and related forms include Devlin, Devlyn, Devlen, Devlynne, and Devlinne; short forms Dev and Lynn. Pronounced DEV-lin.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| United States | Girls | 2021 | #914 | 7 | 8,741 |
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