Devon
Devon is of English origin, derived from the county of Devonshire in southwestern England, which itself comes from the ancient Celtic tribe called the Dumnonii. The name evokes imagery of rolling green hills, coastal beauty, and pastoral English countryside.
Current Popularity
#1028 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Often spelled interchangeably with 'Devin', so spelling clarification may be needed
- •Works well as both first and middle name
- •Easy to pronounce across multiple languages
- •Has a fresh, contemporary feel while maintaining classic roots
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Famous People
Devon Sawa
Actor known for 'Casper' and 'Final Destination'
Devon Murray
Irish actor who played Seamus Finnigan in Harry Potter
Devon Werkheiser
Actor and musician from 'Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide'
Devon Allen
Olympic hurdler and professional football player
Statistics
72,673
Total births since 1880
1997
Peak year
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