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Devlyn

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Pronounced DEV-lin /ˈdɛv.lɪn/High

Meaning: Devlyn is a modern spelling of Devlin, from the Irish surname O Dobhailen, a name of uncertain root sometimes linked to words for 'fierce courage' or 'unlucky'. It is used for both girls and boys, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Irish surname name: Devlyn spells Devlin (said 'DEV-lin'). It is used for girls and boys alike — we note that.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningDevlyn is a modern spelling of Devlin, from the Irish surname O Dobhailen, a name of uncertain root sometimes linked to words for 'fierce courage' or 'unlucky'. It is used for both girls and boys, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13883 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 268

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819692024

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

Devlyn respells the Irish surname Devlin, anglicized from O Dobhailen. Its underlying root is disputed, with readings ranging from 'fierce courage' to 'unlucky'; scholars do not agree, and we note that. As a given name it is modern and unisex, with the -yn spelling used mainly for girls (said 'DEV-lin').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, crisp, and Irish-rooted.

Did you know? Devlin is an Irish surname from O Dobhailen whose root is debated — readings run from 'fierce courage' to 'unlucky'. Devlyn is the -yn spelling, used for girls and boys alike, which we note.
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Devlyn — Spelling of Irish Devlin, O Dobhailen; root disputed; unisex

Variations

DevlinDevlynnDevline

Nicknames

DevLyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Devlyn mean?

Devlyn spells Devlin, an Irish surname from O Dobhailen; its root is debated, with readings from 'fierce courage' to 'unlucky'.

How do you pronounce Devlyn?

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

Is Devlyn a boy or girl name?

Devlyn is used for both girls and boys; the -yn spelling leans to girls, and we note the shared use.

How popular is Devlyn?

Devlyn is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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