Devin
d(e)-vin
US Popularity:765
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Bard, poet; Divine, godlike; Stag; Ox
Devin is a gender-neutral name of Irish, English, and Latin origins. Enriched by the culture of the Emerald Isle, this little one can be inspired by the stories and tales that flow from the country. With their name meaning “bard” or “poet,” Devin might have a way with words that will never fail to win them an extra serving of dessert after dinner. Devin may also have links to the last name O'Damhin and the Irish Gaelic word damh, meaning "stag" or "ox." For a name that helps baby connect to their wild, animal-like spirit, this can definitely do the trick. Traveling overseas, Devin was used in medieval France as a name given to the highest of kings, thanks to an old French meaning of “divine” or “godlike.” Whichever history you choose to follow in naming baby, they are sure to be held in high honor in your hom
Famous People Named Devin
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Devin Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Devin is currently #545 on The Bump
Boy:Devin is currently #391 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Devin is currently #318 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Devin is currently #765 in U.S. births
Boy:Devin is currently #853 in U.S. births
Girl:Devin is currently #3858 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#3857
in 2022
+ 204
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 124
Ancestry, Devin Family History
Ancestry, Devine Family History
Behind the Name, Devin, February 2019
SurnameDB, Last name: Devin
House of Names, Devin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
WordSense, Devin
WordSense, devin
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