Devan
Devan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Divine, poet, or deep valley; related to the English county Devon or the Gaelic surname Ó Dubhán.
Origin and history
Devan is a modern variant of Devon or Devin, ultimately deriving from Celtic roots meaning divine or poet, or from the English county name Devon. In the United States, it emerged as a popular unisex name in the late 20th century, though it has seen a decline in recent years. It offers a contemporary, accessible choice with a soft two-syllable cadence.
Popularity in the United States
13,639 babies in the United States have been named Devan since 1880. It ranks #1018 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1579.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.3 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 62 |
| 1960-1970 | 143 |
| 1970-1980 | 335 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,517 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,503 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,251 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,462 |
| 2020-2029 | 348 |
Famous people named Devan
- Devan Dubnyk: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
- Devan Long: Actor
Fun facts
- Devan gained traction in the U.S. during the late 1980s and 1990s alongside alternative spellings like Devon and Devin.
- The name shares origins with the English county of Devon as well as the Gaelic root meaning small dark one or poet.