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Devereaux

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEV-ə-roh /ˈdɛv.ə.roʊ/Medium

Meaning: From a Norman-French surname — 'from Evreux' (a town in Normandy, named for the Gaulish Eburovices tribe)Medium

In 30 seconds: Aristocratic and suave: Devereaux is the French surname 'from Evreux'. Refined, distinctive, and bold (nickname Dev).
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningFrom a Norman-French surname — 'from Evreux' (a town in Normandy, named for the Gaulish Eburovices tribe)
U.S. rank (2025)#5672 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 223

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419522025

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

Devereaux comes from a Norman-French surname — 'from Evreux', a town in Normandy named for the Gaulish Eburovices tribe. Borne by the noble Devereux earls of Essex, it's a refined, distinctive surname-name with the nickname Dev.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, from-Evreux at the root, and refined.

Did you know? Devereux is an aristocratic Norman-French surname, 'from Evreux' (a Normandy town) — borne by English earls; Devereaux gives it a suave, refined flair.
Overall data confidence 72%
Surname references — Devereux — etymology

Variations

DevereuxDeverauxDevraux

Nicknames

Dev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Devereaux mean?

Devereaux is a Norman-French surname, 'from Evreux' (a Normandy town).

How do you pronounce Devereaux?

It's said DEV-ə-roh /ˈdɛv.ə.roʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the first (the -x is silent).

Is Devereaux a boy or girl name?

Devereaux is a boy's name.

How popular is Devereaux?

Devereaux is a rare name in the U.S.

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