Devin

Meaning poet
Origin English, Gaelic, Irish
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Devin
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification De-vin

About Devin

Devin breaks conventional gender boundaries with confident ease, representing the modern evolution of naming practices where strength and softness coexist without conflict. This name has carved out space as a genuinely unisex option that works beautifully for girls, offering a crisp, no-nonsense alternative to more traditionally feminine choices. There's an athletic quality to Devin, a sense of capability and determination that suggests someone who gets things done. The name feels current and youthful without being trendy or likely to date quickly. Devin carries professional weight—it translates seamlessly from playground to boardroom, never seeming out of place regardless of context. Parents who choose this name often appreciate its straightforward nature and the way it allows their daughter to define herself rather than being predefined by her name. The single-syllable punch followed by a soft ending creates an interesting auditory balance. Devin suggests independence, confidence, and a practical mindset, qualities that serve anyone well throughout life's various chapters and challenges.

Variations of Name Devin

Devon
Devyn
Devynne
Devina

Nicknames for Devin

Dev
Devi
Vee
Vinny
Devin

Famous People Named Devin

Devin BrugmanModel and entrepreneur
Devin LoganOlympic freestyle skier
Devin KelleyActress known for "Chernobyl Diaries"
Devin TownsendCanadian musician and record producer
Devin DevasquezModel and actress
Devin AokiModel and actress in "2 Fast 2 Furious"
Devin Star TailesDev - American singer and songwriter
Devin BunjeTV writer and producer
Devin TaylorAmerican football player
Devin LewisFilm producer and executive at Amazon Studios
Devin GardnerFormer American football quarterback
Devin EbanksProfessional basketball player
Devin JustineModel and Playboy Playmate
Devin RattrayAustralian Olympic swimmer
Devin SetoguchiFormer NHL hockey player
Devin OliverMusician in the band "I See Stars"
Devin HarrisNBA basketball player
Devin PerezTikTok star and content creator

Characters Named Devin

Devin JonesCharacter in Stephen King's novel "Joyland"
Devin WestonCharacter in the video game "Grand Theft Auto V"
Devin SinclairCharacter in the TV show "Dance Moms"
Devin MilesCharacter in the movie "Drumline"
Devin St. ClaireCharacter in the "Dark Visions" series by L.J. Smith
Devin DeVasquezCharacter in the TV show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"
Devin MackenzieCharacter in the TV series "The Goodwin Games"
Devin MarcusCharacter in the novel "The List" by Siobhan Vivian
Devin BurkeCharacter in the movie "Radio Rebel"
Devin BradleyCharacter in the TV show "The Unusuals"
Devin LeeryCharacter in the movie "Scream 4"
Devin BonnerCharacter in the TV show "Runaways"
Devin ShepherdCharacter in the TV show "Big Brother"
Devin LomaxCharacter in the TV show "Finding Carter"
Devin CassidyCharacter in the TV show "Sirens"
Devin O'LearyCharacter in the TV show "Devious Maids"
Devin FairbanksCharacter in the TV show "Tower Prep"
Devin StrykerCharacter in the TV show "Suits"