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Devany

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How to Pronounce Devany

Pronounced DEV-ə-nee /ˈdɛv.ə.ni/High

Meaning: From the Irish surname Devaney/O'Duibheannaigh, 'descendant of the dark-haired one'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and Irish: Devany is the surname 'dark-haired one'. Sweet, modern, and warm.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish surname Devaney/O'Duibheannaigh, 'descendant of the dark-haired one'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#4789 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,067

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919812024

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

Devany comes from the Irish surname Devaney/O'Duibheannaigh, 'descendant of the dark-haired one' (from dubh, 'dark, black'; routes layered, which we note). A soft, modern surname-name (echoing Delaney).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, dark-haired at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Devaney comes from the Irish O'Duibheannaigh, 'descendant of the dark-haired one' — Devany is a soft spelling, sweet and modern (echoing Delaney).
Overall data confidence 60%
Surname references — Devaney — routes layered

Variations

DevaneyDevanieDevenny

Nicknames

Dev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Devany mean?

Devany is Irish for 'descendant of the dark-haired one'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Devany?

It's said DEV-ə-nee /ˈdɛv.ə.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Devany a boy or girl name?

Devany is a girl's name.

How popular is Devany?

Devany is a rare name in the U.S.

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