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Devin
BoyIrish· “from an Irish surname”
- Meaning
- from an Irish surname
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- DEH-vihn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #548
- US babies 2025
- 548
- Best rank
- #58 (1995)
- Peak year
- 1998
Meaning and origin of Devin
Devin is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “from an Irish surname”.
Devin comes from Irish surnames such as Ó Damháin, "descendant of Damhán," a personal name based on damh, "stag" or "ox," and often explained as "little fawn." The similar-sounding English county of Devon is a separate name, though the two have sometimes been confused. As a first name, Devin became popular in the United States in the late twentieth century, used for boys and occasionally for girls. It is friendly and easygoing, with a soft two-syllable rhythm. Spelling variants include Devon, Devan and Devyn, and Dev makes a quick, modern nickname.
Popularity over time
Devin first appears in US Social Security records in 1947. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 69 different years, starting in 1957. Its best national rank was #58 in 1995, and the most babies received it in 1998, when 6,218 were named Devin. In 2025, 548 babies were named Devin, and it ranked #548 nationally. That is 60% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,101 in 1950, #236 in 1980, #69 in 2000, #140 in 2010, and #548 in 2025. Of the 156,250 US boys named Devin since records began, 35% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 49,430 babies. Since 2010, 20,611 more have been named Devin.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Trevor, Antonio, Jared, Tanner, and Spencer.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Devin ranked highest in Arizona, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #274 | 29 |
| Louisiana | #357 | 14 |
| Mississippi | #380 | 8 |
| Maryland | #394 | 13 |
| Michigan | #396 | 22 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 94% of US babies named Devin over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Devin is usually pronounced DEH-vihn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with D and ends in “-in”.
Middle names for Devin
A few middle names that flow with Devin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Devin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Devin mean?
Devin is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “from an Irish surname”.
What is the origin of the name Devin?
Devin has Irish roots. Devin comes from Irish surnames such as Ó Damháin, "descendant of Damhán," a personal name based on damh, "stag" or "ox," and often explained as "little fawn." The similar-sounding English county of Devon is a separate name, though the two have sometimes been confused.
Is Devin a popular name?
Yes. Devin ranked #548 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Devin a boy or girl name?
Devin is mainly a boy's name. About 94% of US babies named Devin over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Devin?
Devin is usually pronounced DEH-vihn. 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