Devon

Meaning of Devon

From Devon, England; meaning "defender"

Devon has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Devon

After ranking as high as #658 in 2000, Devon has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Devon as a boy's name

Devon is also used as a boy's name. It means 'from Devon,' referring to the English county. The county's name comes from a Celtic tribe, likely meaning 'deep valley dwellers.'

Notable people named Devon

• Devon Aoki
  Actress and model
• Devon Werkheiser
  Actor, singer, musician
• Devon Windsor
  Fashion model
• Devon Hughes
  Wrestler known as D-Von Dudley
• Devon Gummersall
  Actor

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Questions about the name Devon

What does the name Devon mean?

Devon means from devon, england; meaning "defender", and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Devon?

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

When was Devon most popular?

Devon peaked at #658 in 2000.