Deven

Meaning of Deven

This name is thought to mean 'from the river Deven'. It's like a geographical nickname for someone who came from that area.

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

Popularity of Deven

After ranking as high as #479 in 2000, Deven has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Deven

• Devon Aoki
  Model and actress
• Devon Werkheiser
  Actor and singer
• Devon Still
  Former NFL defensive end
• Devon Gummersall
  Actor and musician
• Devon Miles
  Fictional character, The 100

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Questions about the name Deven

What does the name Deven mean?

Deven means this name is thought to mean 'from the river deven'. it's like a geographical nickname for someone who came from that area, and it comes from Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Deven?

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

When was Deven most popular?

Deven peaked at #479 in 2000.