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Delvin

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEL-vin /ˈdɛl.vɪn/High

Meaning: Linked to Delwin ('proud/good friend') or Irish Devlin ('fierce courage'); also 'from the dale'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Warm and sturdy: Delvin echoes 'good friend' (Delwin) and Irish Devlin, 'fierce courage'. Crisp, friendly, and bold.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Irish
MeaningLinked to Delwin ('proud/good friend') or Irish Devlin ('fierce courage'); also 'from the dale'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4576 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,328

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Delvin is linked to Delwin — Old English, 'proud/good friend' — and the Irish surname Devlin, 'fierce courage' (routes layered, which we note). It also reads as 'from the dale'; a warm, sturdy name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, good-friend-or-courage at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Delvin overlaps Delwin, 'good/proud friend', and the Irish Devlin, 'fierce courage' — a name of friendship and bravery.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Delwin / Devlin — routes layered

Variations

DelwinDevlinDelvyn

Nicknames

Del

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delvin mean?

Delvin echoes Delwin ('good friend') and Irish Devlin ('fierce courage'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Delvin?

It's said DEL-vin /ˈdɛl.vɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Delvin a boy or girl name?

Delvin is a boy's name.

How popular is Delvin?

Delvin is a rare name in the U.S.

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