Devyn

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Pronounced DEV-in /ˈdɛv.ɪn/High

Meaning: Poet or bard; a Y-spelling variant of Devon/Devin, from Irish Gaelic Damhán (little deer) or damh (poet, bard)Medium

In 30 seconds: A Y-spelling variant of Devon/Devin, an Irish name meaning 'poet' or 'little deer.' The Y-spelling gives it a more distinctly feminine appearance in the Devyn/Devin family, popular for girls since the 1990s.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningPoet or bard; a Y-spelling variant of Devon/Devin, from Irish Gaelic Damhán (little deer) or damh (poet, bard)

U.S. rank (2025)#1295 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births172 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,419

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Devyn is a Y-spelling variant of Devon or Devin, from Irish Gaelic Damhán (little deer) or possibly from the poetic title damh (poet, bard in Old Irish). The Y spelling is an American creative variant.

Devyn appeared in U.S. birth data from the 2000s as a variant of the more common Devon. It ranked #1146 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? The Irish county of Devon — from which this name may also draw — was itself named for the Celtic Dumnonii tribe, meaning 'people of the deep valleys.' So Devon/Devyn carries both poetic Irish and ancient Celtic geographical depth.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Devon — Irish/English etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

DevonDevinDevinn

Nicknames

Dev

Famous Bearers

★Devyn Nekoda
Canadian actress and dancer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Devyn mean?

Devyn means 'poet' or 'little deer,' a Y-spelling variant of Devon/Devin, from Irish Gaelic roots.

How do you pronounce Devyn?

It's said DEV-in — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Devyn a boy or girl name?

Devyn appears primarily in girls' data; Devon/Devin is used for both.

How popular is Devyn?

Devyn ranked #1146 for U.S. girls in 2024.