Devin

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Pronounced DEHV-ihn /ˈdɛv.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Damháin, generally interpreted as 'poet/bard' or 'fawn'. A separate French source gives 'devin' (divine).Medium

In 30 seconds: Devin is a girl's name from Irish roots, often read as 'poet' or 'fawn', though its origin is disputed.

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Origin MediumIrish, English

MeaningAnglicization of the Irish surname Ó Damháin, generally interpreted as 'poet/bard' or 'fawn'. A separate French source gives 'devin' (divine).

U.S. rank (2024)#2026 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births96 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 17,471

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Devin anglicizes the Irish surname Ó Damháin, generally interpreted as 'poet/bard' or 'fawn', while a separate French source points to 'devin' (divine). Because these sources pull in different directions, the meaning is genuinely disputed rather than settled.

Though listed here for girls, the name is borne by athletes such as Hall of Fame returner Devin Hester and Olympic skier Devin Logan. Variations including Devon, Devyn, and Deven spread it across both spellings and genders.

Did you know? Devin likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Devin — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

DevanDevenDevonDevyn

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Devin Hester (b. 1982)
American football return specialist and Pro Football Hall of Famer, widely regarded as the greatest returner in NFL history.
★Devin Logan (b. 1993)
American freestyle skier who won a silver medal in slopestyle at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

If you like Devin…

Devon— Listed variation of Devin sharing its Irish surname roots.

Devyn— Variation of Devin with a more feminine-leaning spelling.

Deven— Spelling variation tied to Devin's same origins.

Devan— Listed variation built on Devin's sound.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Devin mean?

Devin is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Devin?

It's commonly said DEHV-ihn /ˈdɛv.ɪn/.

Is Devin a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Devin is used as a girl name.

How popular is Devin?

In 2024, Devin ranked #2026 in the U.S. for girls, with 96 births recorded.