Devan

Meaning of Devan

This name comes from an old Irish surname. It's thought to mean 'descendant of the dark one' or 'little dark one'.

Devan has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Devan

After ranking as high as #472 in 2001, Devan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Devan

• Devan Dubnyk
  NHL Goaltender, Stanley Cup contender
• Devan Anderson
  Canadian Football Player
• Devan Heaney
  American Football Player
• Devan Platt
  American Actor
• Devan Richards
  American Football Player

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Questions about the name Devan

What does the name Devan mean?

Devan means this name comes from an old irish surname. it's thought to mean 'descendant of the dark one' or 'little dark one', and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Devan a boy's or a girl's name?

Devan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Devan?

Devan did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Devan most popular?

Devan peaked at #472 in 2001.