Devon name meaning
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What does Devon mean?
Devon means English and American Place Name, From Devon, Bard, Poet, Man from Devonshire or Defender is used as a unisex name which is rooted from English and Celtic is notably used in Danish, English, Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish.
Devon is form of pleasing and angelic Devin. Devin is form of noteworthy Devon. Devin means The Poet, Devotion to God and English and American Place Name has its origin in Celtic, Latin and Old Irish.
Devon is variant of admired Davon. Davon is form of widely accepted, biblical and unfading David. Also Davon is variation of desirable Davin. Davon is also version of pleasing Devonte.
How do I pronounce Devon?
Two syllabled Devon is pronounced as d(e)-von.
Variants of Devon
Deavin, Davon, Devin, David, Davin, Devonte, Daivon, Daevin, Devinlee, Devina, Divina, Davonte, Dabid, Davi, Devlyn, Angeldavid, Davidalexander, Davan, Daiwan, Davinia, Davina, Davante
How popular is the name Devon?
Devon was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1914 around 90509 babies have been given the first name. At the peak of its usage in 1994, the moniker grabbed the 117th spot and 3189 baby boys were given the name.
However after 187 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still going strong on charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 500 baby names an astonishing 59 times
Devon was a common name in England and Wales.
Over 3428 babies have been named Devon since 1996. When at the peak of its usage in 2001,. After 46 years, the name has past its prime. Devon is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1993 and was able to reach the top 900 names.
In 2010, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 834 on boy names chart when 54 babies were named Devon. Over 495 babies in France have been named Devon.
In Belgium, Devon is a unique name where it has been in use since 1995 and has secured the place in top 400 names.
In 2011, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 332 on boy names chart when 35 babies were named Devon. Over 249 people have been named Devon in Belgium. Devon is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 25 years of use, it could not make it big.
Over 159 babies in Ireland have been named Devon.
Devon is a common name in Canada, Jamaica, South Africa, England, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago while somewhat familiar name in Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Malaysia, Netherlands and Saint Kitts and Nevis.
As per our evaluation, over 90000 babies have been bestowed Devon around the globe.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 667 | 377 | 2854 | 58 |
| 2017 | 623 | 416 | 2553 | 68 |
| 2016 | 572 | 481 | 2780 | 61 |
| 2015 | 558 | 512 | 2370 | 77 |
| 2014 | 525 | 525 | 2260 | 82 |
Facts
Devon in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 528 | 115 | 42 | 12 |
 | 37 | 20 | 8 | 4 |
 | 37 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Devon
Stay true to yourself and your friends. People hate your inconsistency and need for adrenaline every time things get too good to be true. You are always open to hearing new opinions and perspectives. The number 6 as your expression number reveals you have a caring nature. You have this perfect life everyone admires. However, your life is far from perfect, and so are you. You are creative by soul and like to amaze people with your unusual actions.
Other names liked by soon-to-be-parents that are similar to Devon
- Brivaël - Originated from Celtic, Brivaël means "Consideration or Prince"
- Judicael - The Judicael came from Celtic, meaning of Judicael is "Lord or Generous"
- Louana - Curious girl name Louana is used majorly in Swedish. Its origin is in Celtic, meaning of Louana is "Wealth or Light"
- Drewce - Drewces origin is Celtic bestowed upon boys, meaning of Drewce is "A Wise Man and Son of the Wise". Drewce is resulted from Druce.
- Birte - Girl name Birte means "The Exalted One", predominantly used in Norwegian, Scandinavian and German is rooted from Germanic, Celtic and Old Norse languages
Middle names for Devon
These familiar and sweet middle names fit well with Devon.
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Sibling Names for Devon
If you're considering naming your baby boy "Devon," you might be looking for some inspiration for sibling names that will complement it well. Here are some ideas to get you started on finding the perfect sibling names for your little one.
For a sister
For a brother
- Edelynn
- Daralis
- Arleena
- Daisee
- Jennie
- Darolyn
- Audreen
- Chelsy
- Eadith
- Dawnn
- Audriana
- Breauna
- Jadie
- Deeann
- Jemma
- Dwan
- Edlynn
- Arliene
Famous people named Devon
- Devon Harris, Jamaican retired bobsledder and military officer
- Devon Morris, retired Jamaican sprinter
- Devon A. Mihesuah, Choctaw historian and writer
- Devon O'Day, American radio personality
- Devon Glenn,
- Devon Gummersall, American actor, writer
- Devon Sawa, Canadian actor
- Devon Aoki, American actress and fashion model
- Devon Malcolm, former English cricketer
- Devon, Canadian rapper
- Devon Soltendieck, Canadian television entertainment reporter
- Devon Murray, Irish actor best known for playing Seamus Finnigan
- Devon White, Jamaican-born American former professional baseball center fielder
- Devon Anderson, English actor
- Devon Smith, cricketer who represents the West Indies
- Devon Odessa, American actress best
- Devon McTavish, retired American soccer player
- Devon Werkheiser, American actor, voice actor
- Devon Kershaw, Canadian retired cross country skier
- Devon Nicholson, professional wrestler
- Devon Scott, former American actress and daughter of George C. Scott
- Devon Sproule, folk and indie rock singer-songwriter and musician based
- Devon White, former professional footballer
- Devon Marie King in Star Trek as Miscellaneous Crew
- Devon Keller in Petting Zoo as Actress
- Devon Windsor in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show as
- Devon Wycoff in Hellbent as Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Devon Pierce in Santa Barbara as Actress
- Devon Daniels in Devon Daniels as
- Devon Lane Tresan in Insurgent as Actress
- Devon Jenkin in Slammer Girls as Actress
- Devon Alan in tvMovie Secret of Giving as Actor
- In 1994, Devon Morf portrayed the role of Devon in drama, romance movie The Lisa Theory.
- Devon Todd played small role of N in 2001 drama, thriller film Stateless.
- In 2001, Devon McArdle portrayed the role of Renee Talbot In movie Goodbye to You.
- In 2006 drama movie, Canvas, Devon Gearhart played Chris Marino.
- Devon Marcel Clark III played the central character of Movie Patron in 2004 comedy film Speilburgh.
- In 2014 horror, thriller flick, 13 Sins, Devon Graye portrayed Michael Brindle.
- In 2005 drama, sci-fi flick, Firefly, Devon Jorlett portrayed Arnie.
Lists having Devon
- Boys names beginning with D
- Girls names beginning with D
- American Baby Names
- Celtic Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Danish Baby Names
- Finnish Baby Names
- Norwegian Baby Names
- Swedish Baby Names
- Popular English Boy Names
- Boy names that starts with Dev
- Boy names that ends with -von
- Baby Names that mean Place
- Baby Names that mean Poet
- Baby Names that mean Man
- Baby Names that mean Defender
