Devin

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Devin means "poet" or "fawn." It may also be interpreted as "divine" or "shining" in some cases.
Pronunciation
DEHV-in
Devin is pronounced as "DEV-in."
Popularity
Devin is a popular name in the United States, ranking at #195 on the Social Security Administration's list of the most popular baby names in 2020. It is also a commonly used name in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Devin Name meanings & History

Devin is a name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Dubhain," which means "poet" or "fawn.". The name Devin means "poet" or "fawn." It may also be interpreted as "divine" or "shining" in some cases. From a surname, either the Irish surname Devin 1 or the English surname Devin 2. Devin is a versatile name that can be used for a wide range of personalities and interests. It is often given to children who are creative, intelligent, and individualistic.

Zodiac Sign of Devin: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Devin:

D: Doting,Daddy,Dutiful,Determined,Domestic,Demanding

E: Entertain,Enlighten,Expressive,Enliven,Environment,Exaggerate

V: Variety,Vexing,Vivacious,Versatility

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

N: Nitpicking,Nagging,Nervous,Nutrition,Nice,Neat,Neurosis

Devin is:

  • a Modern name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Devin include Devin Hester (American football player), Devin Townsend (Canadian musician), and Devin Booker (American basketball player).

2.) DEVIN (Male)

Usage: African-American

Meanings: Derived from the Irish ddmh (a poet). Var: Devan, Devon, Devyn. (DEH-VUN)


3.) DEVIN (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Anglicized form of the old Gaelic name Damh (poet). Short: Dev. (DEV-IN)


4.) Devin (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) poetic; writer

Other Forms: Dev, Devan, Deven, Devon, Devvy, Devyn


5.) Devin (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) poetic

Other Forms: Devn, Devyn, Devynne


6.) Devin (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) divine; creative

Other Forms: Davena, Devie, Devine, Devy, Divine


7.) DEVIN (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: A borrowing from the Irish, Devin is derived from the Gaelic ddmh (a poet). Var: Devan, Deven, Devon. (DEV-UN)


8.) Devin (Male)

Usage: Turkish

Meanings: The name Devin has multiple meanings, including 'poet', 'bard', 'deep valley', and 'protector'.


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Description: The name Devin has two possible origins. One is derived from the Irish surname Devin, which means 'poet' or 'bard'. The other origin is from the English name Devin or Devon, which comes from the Celtic word 'devos' meaning 'hollow' or 'deep'. The name Devin has multiple meanings, including 'poet', 'bard', 'deep valley', and 'protector'. Derived from Turkish dev meaning "giant". Devin is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is a popular choice for parents who want a unique and gender-neutral name for their child.

Famous People

Some famous people named Devin include Devin Booker, an American NBA player, Devin Taylor, an American football player, and Devin Townsend, a Canadian musician.

9.) Devin (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) poet.

Other Forms: Deavin, Deivin, Dev, Devinn, Devvin, Devy, Dyvon


10.) Devin (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) poet.

Other Forms: Deaven, Deven, Devena, Devene, Devenja, Devenje, Deveny, Deveyn, Deveyna, DeveyneDeaven, Deven, Devena, Devene, Devenja, Devenje, Deveny, Deveyn, Deveyna, Deveyne,Devyna, Devyne, Devynee, Devyney, Devyni, Devynia, Devyniah, Devyny, Devynya, Devynyah


11.) Devin (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Fawn


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