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Deven
BoyAmerican (modern coinage)· “modern variant of Devin or Devon”
- Meaning
- modern variant of Devin or Devon
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- DEV-uhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,896
- US babies 2025
- 43
- Best rank
- #479 (1999)
- Peak year
- 2000
Meaning and origin of Deven
Deven is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern variant of Devin or Devon”.
Deven is a modern American variant of Devin or Devon. Devin may come from an Irish surname, while Devon is the name of a county in southwest England, taken from an ancient British tribe called the Dumnonii. The Deven spelling offers a slightly different look while keeping the familiar sound. The name feels friendly, modern and easygoing, with stress on the first syllable. It suits families who like simple, contemporary boys' names. Dev is a natural nickname, and the name pairs well with many surnames.
Popularity over time
Deven first appears in US Social Security records in 1954. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 29 different years, starting in 1983. Its best national rank was #479 in 1999, and the most babies received it in 2000, when 491 were named Deven. In 2025, 43 babies were named Deven, and it ranked #2,896 nationally. That is 60% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,360 in 1980, #479 in 2000, #815 in 2010, and #2,896 in 2025. Of the 10,670 US boys named Deven since records began, 40% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 3,300 babies. Since 2010, 1,714 more have been named Deven.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Coby, Ramiro, Alvaro, Jaron, and Keyshawn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Deven ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1865 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 96% of US babies named Deven over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Deven is usually pronounced DEV-uhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with D and ends in “-en”.
Middle names for Deven
A few middle names that flow with Deven: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Deven
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Deven mean?
Deven is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern variant of Devin or Devon”.
What is the origin of the name Deven?
Deven has modern American roots. Deven is a modern American variant of Devin or Devon.
Is Deven a popular name?
Not especially. Deven ranked #2,896 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Deven a boy or girl name?
Deven is mainly a boy's name. About 96% of US babies named Deven over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Deven?
Deven is usually pronounced DEV-uhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings