gender neutral
Devon
poet, divine
About Devon
Devon brings together natural elegance and easygoing charm in one compact package. This name feels like a breath of fresh air, evoking green landscapes and open possibilities. Parents drawn to Devon typically appreciate its unpretentious sophistication—it's refined without being stuffy, distinctive without being difficult. The name's gender-neutral quality adds modern appeal, though it maintains strong masculine presence. Devon has literary and geographical associations that lend depth without overwhelming its essential simplicity. Boys named Devon often project a relaxed confidence that makes them popular among peers and approachable to adults. The name's two syllables flow smoothly with virtually any surname, while its straightforward pronunciation and spelling prevent constant corrections. Devon works equally well in professional and casual contexts, never seeming out of place. It's timeless enough to avoid dating your child to a particular era, yet fresh enough to feel current. Parents seeking a name that's handsome, versatile, and effortlessly cool consistently find Devon checks all boxes.
Popularity of the Name Devon
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | #974 | ||||
| 1961 | #953 | ||||
| 1962 | #840 | ||||
| 1963 | #758 | ||||
| 1964 | #720 | ||||
| 1965 | #727 | ||||
| 1966 | #679 | ||||
| 1967 | #614 | ||||
| 1968 | #599 | ||||
| 1969 | #603 | #271 | |||
| 1970 | #569 | ||||
| 1971 | #602 | ||||
| 1972 | #571 | ||||
| 1973 | #478 | ||||
| 1974 | #416 | ||||
| 1975 | #450 | ||||
| 1976 | #447 | ||||
| 1977 | #372 | ||||
| 1978 | #377 | ||||
| 1979 | #394 | ||||
| 1980 | #393 | ||||
| 1981 | #424 | ||||
| 1982 | #376 | ||||
| 1983 | #276 | ||||
| 1984 | #256 | ||||
| 1985 | #239 | ||||
| 1986 | #226 | #290 | |||
| 1987 | #209 | ||||
| 1988 | #190 | #345 | |||
| 1989 | #178 | #240 | |||
| 1990 | #151 | #255 | |||
| 1991 | #132 | #263 | #349 | #96 | |
| 1992 | #123 | #312 | #98 | ||
| 1993 | #127 | #218 | #96 | ||
| 1994 | #117 | #163 | #85 | ||
| 1995 | #119 | #129 | #88 | ||
| 1996 | #127 | #143 | #390 | #93 | |
| 1997 | #119 | #369 | #130 | #91 | |
| 1998 | #119 | #356 | #131 | #84 | |
| 1999 | #125 | #357 | #130 | #342 | #94 |
| 2000 | #133 | #302 | #164 | #97 | |
| 2001 | #147 | #288 | #111 | #300 | #125 |
| 2002 | #160 | #343 | #147 | #480 | #127 |
| 2003 | #160 | #299 | #146 | #348 | #148 |
| 2004 | #175 | #335 | #139 | #331 | #142 |
| 2005 | #191 | #359 | #180 | #314 | #167 |
| 2006 | #197 | #324 | #174 | #321 | #170 |
| 2007 | #210 | #268 | #167 | #381 | #199 |
| 2008 | #242 | #298 | #200 | #337 | #226 |
| 2009 | #277 | #344 | #121 | #367 | #231 |
| 2010 | #311 | #360 | #174 | #426 | #302 |
| 2011 | #350 | #358 | #173 | #414 | #296 |
| 2012 | #396 | #386 | #260 | #567 | #355 |
| 2013 | #447 | #458 | #254 | #360 | #489 |
| 2014 | #527 | #470 | #350 | #515 | #552 |
| 2015 | #554 | #533 | #293 | #748 | #421 |
| 2016 | #570 | #523 | #349 | #553 | #635 |
| 2017 | #619 | #703 | #318 | #358 | #684 |
| 2018 | #664 | #700 | #447 | #556 | #630 |
| 2019 | #715 | #757 | #559 | #773 | |
| 2020 | #674 | #807 | #545 | #884 | |
| 2021 | #776 | #357 | |||
| 2022 | #838 | #913 | #444 | #665 | #749 |
| 2023 | #902 | #886 | #648 | #955 | |
| 2024 | #962 | #793 | #468 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Devon
Names Similar to Devon
Nicknames for Devon
- Dev
- Von
- Dee
- DJ
Famous People Named Devon
| Devon Aoki | American actress |
| Devon Allen | American athlete |
| Devon Sawa | Canadian actor |
| Devon Werkheiser | American actor |
| Devon Bostick | Canadian actor |
| Devon Graye | American actor |
| Devon Michaels | American adult film actor |
| Devon Edward Sawa | Canadian actor |
| Devon Still | American football player |
| Devon Gummersall | American actor |
| Devon Allman | American musician |
| Devon Malcolm | English cricketer |
| Devon Travis | American baseball player |
| Devon Hughes | American professional wrestler |
| Devon Odessa | American actress |
| Devon Smith | West Indian cricketer |
| Devon Murray | Irish actor |
| Devon Scott | American basketball player |
Characters Named Devon
| Devon Miles | Knight Rider |
| Devon Woodcomb | Chuck |
| Devon Carter | That's So Raven |
| Devon Banks | 30 Rock |
| Devon Malone | Friday Night Lights |
| Devon Finestra | Vinyl |
| Devon Airhead | Monster High |
| Devon White | Suits |
| Devon Marsh | Waterloo Road |
| Devon Daniher | Offspring |
| Devon Wilford | One Tree Hill |
| Devon Graham | Law & Order |
| Devon Summers | The Bold and the Beautiful |
| Devon Taltherd | Voyagers! |
| Devon Sawa | Final Destination |
| Devon Hamilton | The Wayans Bros |
| Devon Darby | Heartland |
| Devon | Pokemon |
| Devon Joseph 'Dev' Shah | Master of None |