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Devon
BoyEnglish· “from the English county of Devon”
- Meaning
- from the English county of Devon
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- DEH-vuhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,028
- US babies 2025
- 216
- Best rank
- #117 (1994)
- Peak year
- 1997
Meaning and origin of Devon
Devon is an English name that means “from the English county of Devon”.
Devon is the name of a county in southwest England, known for its moors, coastline and cream teas. The county name comes from the Dumnonii, a Celtic people who lived in the region before Roman times; the meaning of their tribal name is uncertain, though it is often linked to a word for deep or earth. As a first name, Devon has been used for both boys and girls in the United States since the mid-twentieth century. It has an easygoing, familiar feel, and spellings like Devin and Devan are also common, though Devin comes from a separate Irish surname.
Other spellings with the same sound: Devan.
Popularity over time
Devon first appears in US Social Security records in 1914. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 65 different years, starting in 1960. Its best national rank was #117 in 1994, and the most babies received it in 1997, when 3,189 were named Devon. In 2025, 216 babies were named Devon, and it ranked #1,028 nationally. That is 58% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,469 in 1920, #1,076 in 1950, #393 in 1980, #133 in 2000, #311 in 2010, and #1,028 in 2025. Of the 72,673 US boys named Devon since records began, 39% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 21,636 babies. Since 2010, 7,657 more have been named Devon.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Grant, Ricardo, Collin, Malik, and Chance.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Devon ranked highest in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Maryland.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | #602 | 5 |
| Wisconsin | #636 | 7 |
| Maryland | #646 | 7 |
| Massachusetts | #716 | 6 |
| Indiana | #727 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 89% of US babies named Devon over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Devon is usually pronounced DEH-vuhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with D and ends in “-on”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Devan.
Middle names for Devon
A few middle names that flow with Devon: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Devon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Devon mean?
Devon is an English name that means “from the English county of Devon”.
What is the origin of the name Devon?
Devon has English roots. Devon is the name of a county in southwest England, known for its moors, coastline and cream teas.
Is Devon a popular name?
Not especially. Devon ranked #1,028 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Devon a boy or girl name?
Devon is mainly a boy's name. About 89% of US babies named Devon over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Devon?
Devon is usually pronounced DEH-vuhn. 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