Deven

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Pronounced DEV-in /ˈdɛv.ɪn/High

Meaning: Deven is a spelling of Devin, from an Irish surname (O Damhain, often linked to a word for 'poet' or 'fawn'); it may also draw on the English county Devon. It is used here for a girl, though it is usually a boy's name.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Irish surname name: Deven spells Devin (said 'DEV-in'). It is usually a boy's name — we note the lean.

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Origin LowIrish, English

MeaningDeven is a spelling of Devin, from an Irish surname (O Damhain, often linked to a word for 'poet' or 'fawn'); it may also draw on the English county Devon. It is used here for a girl, though it is usually a boy's name.

U.S. rank (2024)#13880 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,315

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Deven spells Devin, which descends from the Irish surname O Damhain, variously linked to words for 'poet' and 'fawn'; the English place name Devon feeds the same pool of sound. Devin has been used for both sexes in America since the 1970s but remains chiefly a boys' name, which we note (said 'DEV-in').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, crisp, and unisex-leaning.

Did you know? Devin comes from an Irish surname sometimes tied to a word for 'poet', and it also brushes the English county of Devon. Deven is a spelling of it, used here for a girl though it leans male.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Deven — Spelling of Devin, Irish O Damhain; boy-leaning

Variations

DevinDevonDevyn

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deven mean?

Deven spells Devin, from an Irish surname linked to words for 'poet' or 'fawn'; the English county Devon also feeds the name.

How do you pronounce Deven?

It's said DEV-in /ˈdɛv.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Deven a boy or girl name?

Deven is usually a boy's name; girl use is rare, and we note the lean plainly.

How popular is Deven?

For girls Deven is very rare in the U.S., while Devin is well established for boys.