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The baby name Devon is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛvən/ (DEV-ən).

Devon is English in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛvən/ (DEV-ən)

What is the meaning of the name Devon ?

The baby name Devon is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛvən/ (DEV-ən).

Devon is English in Origin.

Devon is an English toponymic given name taken from the county in southwest England. The county name goes back to Old English Defnas, “the Devonians,” a term for the local people, ultimately derived from the ancient Celtic tribe Dumnonii. Scholars link that tribal name to Proto‑Celtic dubno-/dumno-, meaning “deep” or “world,” yielding a sense like “people of the deep lands.” As a given name, Devon emerged from surname and place‑name usage in the 20th century and is widely used as a unisex choice.

In the United States and Britain, Devon rose sharply in the 1980s–1990s, especially for boys, while remaining cross‑gender. Common variants and spellings include Devan, Deven, Devyn, and the feminine elaboration Devonne; Dev is a familiar short form. Devon is often conflated with Irish Devin, which has different Gaelic roots and meanings. Overall, Devon signifies “from Devon” with an older Celtic nuance of “deep” or “world.”

Devon has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Devon

Devon Aoki Actor · Born 1982 · United States Devon Aoki is an American actress and model best known for her roles in films like '2 Fast 2 Furious' and 'Sin City'. She began her modeling career at a young age and quickly became a prominent figure in the fashion industry. Devon Sawa Actor · Born 1978 · Canada Devon Sawa is a Canadian actor best known for his role in the film 'Final Destination'. He also starred in 'Casper' and 'Idle Hands', making a significant mark in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Devon Bostick Actor · Born 1991 · Canada Devon Bostick is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Rodrick Heffley in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series. He also appeared in the TV series The 100 as Jasper Jordan. Born in 1991, Devon has been active in the entertainment industry since his teenage years.
Devon Murray Actor · Born 1988 · Ireland Devon Murray is an Irish actor best known for his role as Seamus Finnigan in the Harry Potter film series. He appeared in all eight films, bringing the character's charm and humor to life. Born in 1988, Murray started acting at a young age and quickly became a familiar face to fans of the magical franchise. Devon Werkheiser Actor · Born 1991 · United States Devon Werkheiser is best known for his role as Ned Bigby in the popular Nickelodeon series 'Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide'. Born in 1991 in the United States, he has also pursued a career in music, releasing several singles and EPs. Devon Graye Actor · Born 1987 · United States Devon Graye is an American actor best known for playing the teenage version of Dexter Morgan in the popular TV series Dexter. He has also appeared in films like I See You and The Discoverers.

Celebrity babies named Devon

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Devon Scott Patricia Reed Scott television presenter George C. Scott film director

Devon – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2024 #1 820
Ireland Girls 1997 #1 601
BW 0 #18 2 960
JM 0 #23 69 3,714
JM Boys 0 #32 648 6,876
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
BW Boys 0 #151 4 4,685
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
Sweden Boys 2020 #174 4 1,548
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
Belgium Boys 2012 #201 23 405
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
NA Boys 0 #250 4 6,830
TW Boys 0 #251 6 7,111
HR Boys 0 #257 3 3,997
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
JM Girls 0 #271 8 7,507
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
SG 0 #277 6 11,010
Canada Girls 2024 #279 7 2,795
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
Canada Boys 2024 #287 20 2,588
JP Boys 0 #299 5 7,909
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CN Boys 0 #307 13 9,639
ZA 0 #321 127 14,421
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
GH Boys 0 #358 4 8,138
France Boys 2021 #362 26 2,865
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PH Boys 0 #373 11 11,440
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #424 6 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
CR Boys 0 #452 36 10,188
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #499 7 9,305
HK Boys 0 #512 16 12,905
CR Girls 0 #519 14 11,342
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
ZA Boys 0 #542 913 25,619
KW Girls 0 #556 6 19,177
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
SG Girls 0 #576 11 18,916
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
United States Boys 2024 #659 236 7,044
Finland Boys 2026 #676 7 3,552
SG Boys 0 #676 22 17,960
CL Boys 0 #693 8 13,390
QA Boys 0 #739 5 18,093
NL Boys 0 #756 197 5,873
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #876 41 8,487
CO Boys 0 #909 12 15,656
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
Germany Boys 0 #917 36 5,697
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #919 12 5,610
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
NG Boys 0 #937 15 16,906
NL Girls 0 #939 17 5,933
MX Boys 0 #970 13 16,355
MY Girls 0 #977 18 24,821
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,080 13 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,082 30 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,109 33 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,425 22 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,441 31 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,589 26 28,008

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

Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
Ireland
France
United States

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People also ask about Devon

Devon is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Devon is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdɛvən/ (DEV-ən).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Devin, Devan, Deven, Devyn, Devonne and Devvon.
Yes, very popular — Devon ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Devon ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Yes — 6 notable people named Devon are in our database, including Devon Aoki (Actor), Devon Sawa (Actor), Devon Bostick (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Devon for their child, including Patricia Reed Scott and George C. Scott.