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24 similar names matched by popularity and Irish origin — The given name 'Devlin' is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Doibhilin, meaning "descendant of Doibhileann,"….

How we find these: names ranked close to Devlin in real popularity data, prioritizing names that share its cultural origin, with phonetic near-duplicates removed so the list stays genuinely varied.
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Rank #502 Ashlin “The given name 'Ashlin' is a modern variant of the Irish name Aisling, meaning "dream" or…”
Rank #498 Mairin “The given name 'Mairin' is derived from the Gaelic name 'Mairi', which is a variant of 'M…”
Rank #498 Caitlinn “The name 'Caitlinn' is an Irish and Scottish Gaelic variant of 'Caitlin', which itself de…”
Rank #498 Ellan “The name 'Ellan' is a variant of 'Alan' or 'Ellen,' meaning "handsome" or "light," derive…”
Rank #503 Caithriona “Caithriona is the Irish Gaelic form of Katherine, meaning "pure" from the Greek *katharos…”
Rank #496 Saidhbhe “The name 'Saidhbhe' is an Irish Gaelic feminine name meaning "sweet" or "goodness," deriv…”
Rank #493 Coady “The given name 'Coady' is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Coda, meaning "descen…”
Rank #492 Kathlene “Kathlene is a variant spelling of Kathleen, derived from the Irish name Cathleen, which c…”
Rank #508 Dervil “The given name 'Dervil' likely derives from the Irish surname Ó Dearbhail, meaning "daugh…”
Rank #508 Fionula “The name Fionula means "white shoulder" or "fair-shouldered," derived from the Old Irish …”
Rank #508 Fionnghuala “The name Fionnghuala means "fair-shouldered" or "white-shouldered," deriving from the Old…”
Rank #488 Assumpta “The given name 'Assumpta' is derived from the Latin word 'assumere,' meaning 'to take up'…”
Rank #488 Niam “Niam is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish "Níam," meaning "brightness" or "radianc…”
Rank #488 Honora “The name Honora means "honor" or "woman of honor," derived from the Latin word *honor*.”
Rank #488 Crona “The name 'Crona' is likely a feminine given name derived from the Latin "corona," meaning…”
Rank #486 Noreen “Noreen is an Irish diminutive of Nóra, derived from the Latin name Honoria, meaning "woma…”
Rank #515 Ethna “The name 'Ethna' is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Eithne, meaning "kernel" or "gra…”
Rank #515 Karey “The name 'Karey' is a variant of 'Carey' or 'Kerry', derived from the Irish Gaelic surnam…”
Rank #515 Edelle “The name 'Edelle' is a modern variant of 'Edel', derived from the Old German element *ada…”
Rank #516 Carolan “The given name 'Carolan' is an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name *Cearbhallán*, me…”
Rank #516 Bairbre “Bairbre is the Irish form of Barbara, derived from the Latin "barbarus" meaning "foreign"…”
Rank #516 Conlyn “The name 'Conlyn' is likely a modern invented name or a variant of 'Conlan' or 'Conley', …”
Rank #516 Moyra “Moyra is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Máire, derived from the Latin Maia, meaning…”
Rank #516 Cailen “The name 'Cailen' is a modern variant of the Irish name Caolán, meaning "slender" or "fai…”

Sister names for Devlin

Same cultural background as Devlin, opposite gender — matched for sibling-set naming.

Rank #2 Fiadh “Fiadh is an Irish name meaning "wild" or "deer," derived from the Old Irish word "fíad" w…”
Rank #8 Aoife “Aoife means "radiant" or "beautiful" and derives from the Old Irish element "óenfhir" or …”
Rank #9 Meabh “Meabh (also spelled Medb or Maeve) means "intoxicating" or "she who intoxicates" and deri…”
Rank #13 Eabha “The name 'Eabha' is the Irish Gaelic form of 'Eve,' meaning "life" or "living one," deriv…”
Rank #17 Saoirse “Saoirse means "freedom" and derives from Old Irish, composed of the elements "saor" (free…”
Rank #19 Croia “The name 'Croia' is a modern Irish feminine name, likely derived from the Irish word *cro…”
Rank #22 Orla “Orla is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic "Órfhlaith," combining "ór" (gold) and "fla…”
Rank #27 Mona “Mona derives from the Arabic name Mona (منى), meaning "wishes" or "desires," rooted in th…”
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Frequently Asked Questions

How are "names like Devlin" chosen?

We match by real popularity data (global ranking) and, where known, shared cultural origin — then remove phonetic near-duplicates (like Gitanjali/Geetanjali) so every suggestion is genuinely distinct. Top matches for Devlin include Ashlin, Mairin, Caitlinn.

What is the origin of the name Devlin?

Devlin is a Irish name. The given name 'Devlin' is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Doibhilin, meaning "descendant of Doibhileann," which itself derives from the Gaelic elements *dubh* ("black") and *fionn* ("fair" or "white"), often interpreted as "little black-haired one" or "unlucky." It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, with no specific religious association, and historically emerged as a surname in County Tyrone, Ireland, before gaining use as a first name in the 20th century.

What are good sister names for Devlin?

If Devlin is used for one child, Fiadh is a well-matched Sister name from the same cultural background — see the full list below.

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