Devaughn

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Devaughn Pronunciation

Devaughn is pronounced də-VAWN /dəˈvɔn/Medium

Meaning: Modern coinage joining De- to Vaughn (Welsh fychan, 'small, little'); no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: A smooth two-part name fronting Vaughn with the De- prefix. The Vaughn half carries a real Welsh meaning: 'small'.

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Origin LowAmerican, Welsh

MeaningModern coinage joining De- to Vaughn (Welsh fychan, 'small, little'); no single fixed root

U.S. rank (2024)#4445 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,552

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Devaughn joins the De- naming prefix to Vaughn, which comes from Welsh fychan, 'small, little, the younger'. The combination is a modern one, so the Welsh sense belongs to Vaughn rather than to the whole name.

An uncommon name, made in the recent American style.

Did you know? The meaningful piece is Vaughn — Welsh fychan, 'the younger' or 'small'. De- is a fashionable opener with no fixed sense of its own.

Overall data confidence 50%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

DevaunDevonDevonn

Nicknames

Vaughn

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If you like Devaughn…

Devon— a sound-neighbor name

Devontae— a fellow De- coinage

Deshawn— a companion De- name

Dejuan— another De- name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Devaughn?

Devaughn is pronounced də-VAWN (/dəˈvɔn/). Press play above to hear Devaughn said aloud.

How do you say Devaughn?

Devaughn is said də-VAWN (/dəˈvɔn/). Press play above to hear Devaughn said aloud.

What does the name Devaughn mean?

Devaughn joins De- to Vaughn ('small, little'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

Is Devaughn a boy or girl name?

Devaughn is a boy's name.

How popular is Devaughn?

Devaughn is a rare name in the U.S.