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Devlin

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEV-lin /ˈdɛv.lɪn/High

Meaning: From the Irish O Dobhailen — variously 'fierce; brave; valiant' and 'unlucky'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Fierce; brave: Devlin is an Irish surname — 'fierce; brave'. Crisp, strong, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish O Dobhailen — variously 'fierce; brave; valiant' and 'unlucky'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6547 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,246

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719572025

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

Devlin comes from the Irish surname O Dobhailen — variously read as 'fierce; brave; valiant' and 'unlucky' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, strong Irish name (said 'DEV-lin'; nickname Dev).

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, fierce-and-brave at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Devlin comes from the Irish O Dobhailen, variously 'fierce; brave; valiant' and 'unlucky' — a crisp, strong surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DEV-lin').
Overall data confidence 48%
Behind the Name — Devlin — Irish surname

Variations

DevlynDevelin

Nicknames

Dev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Devlin mean?

Devlin is an Irish surname — variously 'fierce; brave' and 'unlucky'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Devlin?

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

Is Devlin a boy or girl name?

Devlin is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Devlin?

Devlin is a rare name in the U.S.

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