Unisex
English
2 syllables
Devon
DEV-on
/ˈdɛv.ən/
"Deep valley" — a soft English place name evoking rolling countryside and gentle strength
Devon takes its name from the county of Devon in southwest England, which derives from the Celtic tribe the Dumnonii, meaning deep valley dwellers. It became a given name in the late 20th century, used for both boys and girls, peaking in the early 1990s. The name evokes the lush green landscapes of southwestern England with a soft, approachable sound.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesDev · on
GenderUnisex
OriginEnglish
Root WordDumnonii
MeaningDeep valley dwellers
PopularityFamiliar
Peak Year1992
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayOctober 20
Nicknames
DevDevyVon
About the Name Devon
Devon means deep valley dwellers, from the Celtic tribe Dumnonii who gave their name to the county of Devon in southwest England.
Devon is an English place name from the county of Devon, used as a given name since the late 20th century.
Devon peaked in the early 1990s and is now declining in use, though it remains a familiar name for both boys and girls.
Devon James, Devon Lee, and Devon Rose are natural pairings that complement this soft two-syllable name.
Devons are often seen as warm, easy-going, and creative — a gentle name with a quietly adventurous spirit.
Devon is spelled D-E-V-O-N. The variant Devin (Irish origin) is related but distinct in background.
Personality of Devon
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Devon
Creativity
74%
Elegance
68%
Independence
70%
Intelligence
72%
Strength
66%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Devon
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Devon Aoki
American model and actress known for 2 Fast 2 Furious
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Devon Murray
Irish actor who played Seamus Finnigan in the Harry Potter films
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Devon Still
Former NFL defensive tackle known for supporting his daughter's cancer fight
Middle Names for Devon
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Devon
Devon James
Devon Lee
Devon Michael
Devon Lynn
Devon Rose
Devon Blake
Devon Grace
Devon Scott
Devon Marie
Devon Thomas
Names Similar to Devon
Similar Sound
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Devon
100
The Dumnonii tribe inhabits the peninsula of southwest Britain
1086
Devonscir recorded in the Domesday Book as a county of England
1985
Devon begins appearing on US baby name charts as a given name
1992
Devon peaks in popularity as a unisex name across the US and UK
Numerology & Symbolism of Devon
6
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Taurus
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Sage Green
💎
Lucky Stone
Jade
🌸
Lucky Flower
Daffodil
Devon Around the World
How Devon is written in different languages and scripts
ديفون
Arabic
デヴォン
Japanese
Девон
Russian
데본
Korean
德文
Chinese
Ντέβον
Greek
डेवन
Hindi
דבון
Hebrew
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