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The first name Devan

A unisex name.

2 syllables Unisex Also a surname

Meaning and origin

A unisex given name, alternative spelling of Devin

A form of Devin.

From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Popularity

Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

In 2025, 21 boys were named Devan, making it the 1,307th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2010, with 36 births (#811).

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GirlsBoys
714
babies named Devan, 1996–2025
#1,307
rank in 2025
2010
peak year

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Devan with other names.

Popularity in the United States

Babies named Devan at birth, 1880–2025

In 2025, 53 boys born in the United States were named Devan, the 2,522nd most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1994, when 646 were.

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GirlsBoys
18,800
babies named Devan since 1880
#2,522
rank in 2025
1994
peak year

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

Famous people named Devan

1 on Wikidata, most written-about first

  • Devan Dubnyk
    Canadian ice hockey player, born 1986

Questions

How popular is the name Devan?
In 2025, 21 boys born in England and Wales were named Devan, ranking 1,307th. Its peak was 2010, with 36 births.
Is Devan a boy's or a girl's name?
Both. Of the 18,800 US babies named Devan since 1880, 27% were girls and 73% boys.
When was Devan most popular?
1994 in the United States, when 646 babies were named Devan, its highest rank at 367th.
What name is Devan a form of?
Devan is a form of Devin.
Is Devan also a surname?
Yes. Devan is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.