The baby name Devodd is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈdɛv.ɒd/ (UK), /ˈdɛv.ɑd/ (US); respelling: 'DEV-odd' (stress on first syllable).
The baby name Devodd is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈdɛv.ɒd/ (UK), /ˈdɛv.ɑd/ (US); respelling: 'DEV-odd' (stress on first syllable).
Devodd is in Origin.
Devodd appears as a modern, cross-cultural given name built from recognizable elements. The first part, Dev, mirrors Sanskrit deva meaning “god, divine,” while the second echoes Old Norse Oddr meaning “point, edge (of a blade),” known through the Scandinavian name Odd. Combined, the name suggests senses such as “divine point,” “god’s spear,” or “keen one.” Some may also interpret Devodd as a stylized elaboration of Devon/Devin, reinforcing its Anglophone accessibility.
Usage is very rare, with scattered appearances in recent decades among parents seeking a distinctive blend or honoring both South Asian and Nordic heritage. Variants and near-spellings include Devod, Devott, and Devohd; nicknames Dev and Devo. Related names to compare are Dev, Devan, Devin, and Devon on one side, and Odd, Oddur, and Oddr on the other. The name reads predominantly masculine but could be used unisex in contemporary practice.
Devodd does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.
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