What does the name Devon mean?

The name Devon means "Bard, poet".

What is the origin of the name Devon?

Devon is a name of Irish origin.

In 2023, 236 babies were named Devon in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Devon is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 236 ↘

All-Time Total: 72,448

Peak Year: 1997

Devon is a name of English origin derived from the place name Devonshire. It means "man from Devon" or "defender."

Boy names closely related to Devon

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Girl names closely related to Devon

Rayne Amora Alaya Amiyah Gabrielle Kyla Cali Laila

Names with similar meaning to Devon

Davin Davina Devan Deven Devin Devyn

Births per year in the United States

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