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Devin

“The name 'Devin' is derived from the Irish surname Ó Damháin, meaning "descendant of Damhán," where Damhán itself means "little fawn" or "little ox" in Gaelic.”

English · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#548
TrendStable
Peak year1998
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 3
Global rank#52

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Devin

The name 'Devin' is derived from the Irish surname Ó Damháin, meaning "descendant of Damhán," where Damhán itself means "little fawn" or "little ox" in Gaelic.

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Etymology

The name 'Devin' is derived from the Irish surname Ó Damháin, meaning "descendant of Damhán," where Damhán itself means "little fawn" or "little ox" in Gaelic. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly Irish and American, with no specific religious association, and gained popularity in the late 20th century as a given name for both males and females.

Devin currently ranks #548 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.

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