| Meaning | poet |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Devon |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | De-von |
About Devon
A name that transcends traditional gender associations, Devon presents a wonderful option for parents seeking something refreshingly modern yet established. This name has gained increasing popularity for girls while maintaining its strong, grounded feel. Devon suggests someone practical and capable, with an outdoorsy spirit and natural confidence. The simplicity of its two syllables belies a surprising versatility—it pairs beautifully with both classic and contemporary middle names. There's something inherently approachable about Devon, conjuring images of someone reliable, friendly, and unpretentious. The name doesn't demand attention but earns it through quiet competence. For families who appreciate names that feel like a firm handshake rather than a formal introduction, Devon delivers perfectly. It's particularly appealing to those who want their daughter to have a name that won't limit her possibilities or create preconceptions about her personality before she's even had a chance to define herself.
Nicknames for Devon
| Dev |
| Vonnie |
| Devi |
| Devie |
| Von |
Famous People Named Devon
| Devon Aoki | American model and actress |
| Devon Michaels | American adult film actress |
| Devon Odessa | American actress |
| Devon Lee Carlson | Fashion influencer and designer |
| Devon Windsor | American model |
| Devon Daniels | Meteorologist and television personality |
| Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev | Indian TV series character |
| Devon Sawa | Canadian actor |
| Devon Murray | Irish actor |
| Devon Werkheiser | American actor and musician |
| Devon Gummersall | American actor |
| Devon Bostick | Canadian actor |
| Devon Hales | American actress |
| Devon Sorvari | American actress |
| Devon Baldwin | American singer-songwriter |
| Devon Seron | Filipino actress |
| Devon Abelman | Beauty editor and writer |
| Devon Terrell | Australian actor |
| Devon Hughes | Professional wrestler known as "Brother Devon" |
| Devon Jarvis | Photographer and artist |
Characters Named Devon
| Devon Pravesh | Character in the TV show "The Resident" |
| Devon Hamilton | Character in the soap opera "The Young and the Restless" |
| Devon Carter | Character in the TV show "That's So Raven" |
| Devon Hillard | Character in the film "Practical Magic" |
| Devon D'Marco | Character in the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Devon Banks | Character in the TV show "30 Rock" |
| Devon Sylver | Character in the book "The Silver Dream" |
| Devon Lohan | Character in the movie "Freaky Friday" |
| Devon MacLeish | Character in the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" |
| Devon Marsh | Character in the book "The Shamer's Daughter" |
| Devon Hope | Character in the TV series "Degrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Devon Voss | Character in the movie "The Good Son" |
| Devon Winters | Character in the TV series "Veronica Mars" |
| Devon Dow-Hill | Character in the book "The Blood Books" |
| Devon Lozowski | Character in the TV series "GLOW" |
| Devon Finch | Character in the TV series "Ally McBeal" |
| Devon Adair | Character in the book "Destination - Void" |
| Devon Bradley | Character in the movie "Can't Hardly Wait" |
| Devon Ferris | Character in the book "First Date" |