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Deveney

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Pronounced DEV-uh-nee /ˈdɛv.ə.ni/Medium

Meaning: Deveney is a phonetic variant of the Irish surname Devany or Devaney (O Duibheanaigh), built on the Gaelic dubh, 'dark, black'; it joined a wave of Irish surnames reused as girls' given names in the United States from the 1980s on.Low

In 30 seconds: Deveney is a variant of the Irish surname Devany, rooted in the Gaelic word for 'dark.' It stayed rare in the United States, peaking around 1990 (said DEV-uh-nee).

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Origin LowIrish, American

MeaningDeveney is a phonetic variant of the Irish surname Devany or Devaney (O Duibheanaigh), built on the Gaelic dubh, 'dark, black'; it joined a wave of Irish surnames reused as girls' given names in the United States from the 1980s on.

U.S. rank (2002)#12563 ↗ Rising

2002 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 102

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

Deveney traces to the Irish surname Devany or Devaney, from the Gaelic dubh, 'dark, black.' Like many Irish surnames, it moved into first-name use for girls starting in the 1980s, when surname-style names became fashionable.

Deveney was never common, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1990, and it stays rare into the 2000s. It carries the crisp, surname-style sound popular in that era.

Did you know? Deveney comes from the Irish surname Devany, tied to the Gaelic dubh, 'dark, black,' the same root behind the name Devon.

Overall data confidence 45%

References - Deveney — Variant of Irish surname Devany/Devaney; Gaelic dubh 'dark'

Variations

DevanyDevaneyDevonney

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deveney mean?

It is a variant of the Irish surname Devany, from the Gaelic dubh, meaning 'dark, black.'

How do you pronounce Deveney?

It is said DEV-uh-nee /ˈdɛv.ə.ni/, three syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Deveney a boy or girl name?

Deveney is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Deveney?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1990.