Devon

Boy

English origin · /DEV-uhn/ · modern

Meaning: From Devonshire.

Popularity 74/1002 syllables↓ Falling

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Today, Devon is a popular, familiar name (popularity 74/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

Devon is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the name of the county Devonshire in England. The county's name itself comes from the Old English 'Defenascir,' meaning 'Devon's shire,' with 'Defen' referring to the Celtic tribe 'Dumnonii' who inhabited the region. The name has been used as a given name since the 20th century and is popular in English-speaking countries.

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