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Devereux

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEV-er-oo /ˈdɛv.ə.ru/Medium

Meaning: From the Norman French surname Devereux — 'from Evreux' (a place in Normandy, named for the Eburovices, a Gaulish tribe); a place/surname; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: From Evreux: Devereux is a Norman French surname. Stately, modern, and warm (said 'DEV-er-oo').
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Origin LowFrench
MeaningFrom the Norman French surname Devereux — 'from Evreux' (a place in Normandy, named for the Eburovices, a Gaulish tribe); a place/surname; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#8458 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 37

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420132024

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

Devereux comes from the Norman French surname Devereux — 'from Evreux' (a place in Normandy, named for the Eburovices, a Gaulish tribe); a place/surname (we note the place). A stately, modern name (said 'DEV-er-oo', the -x silent).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, from-Evreux at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Devereux is a Norman French surname, 'from Evreux' (a place in Normandy, named for a Gaulish tribe) — a stately surname-name (we note the place; said 'DEV-er-oo', the -x silent).
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Devereux — surname/place-name

Variations

DeverauxDevereaux

Nicknames

Dev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Devereux mean?

Devereux is a Norman French surname — 'from Evreux' (a place in Normandy). We note the place.

How do you pronounce Devereux?

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

Is Devereux a boy or girl name?

Devereux is a boy's name.

How popular is Devereux?

Devereux is a very rare name in the U.S.

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