Devin

Meaning of Devin

This name comes from an Irish surname meaning 'poet' or 'fawn'.

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

Popularity of Devin

Devin has cooled off, slipping to #548 in 2025, down from a peak of #69 in 2000.

Devin as a girl's name

Devin is also used as a girl's name. The name Devin comes from an Irish word that means 'poet' or 'descendant of the bard'. It suggests a connection to creativity and storytelling.

Notable people named Devin

• Devin Booker
  NBA All-Star basketball player
• Devin Ratray
  Actor, 'Home Alone' star
• Devin Haney
  Undisputed lightweight boxing champion
• Devin McCourty
  Super Bowl champion NFL safety
• Devin Townsend
  Canadian progressive metal musician

More Irish names

Questions about the name Devin

What does the name Devin mean?

Devin means this name comes from an irish surname meaning 'poet' or 'fawn', and it comes from Irish origins.

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

Devin is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Devin?

In 2025, Devin ranked #548 for boys, down from #515 the year before.

When was Devin most popular?

Devin peaked at #69 in 2000.