The first name Devin
A unisex name meaning “fortuneteller”, “maiden”.
Pronounced /ˈdɛvɪn/ 2 syllables Unisex Also a surname
Meaning and origin
Devin means “fortuneteller”, “maiden”.
* As an Irish, English, and French surname, spelling variant of Devine. Also see Devon. * Also as a French surname, from devin (“fortuneteller”). * As a Russian surname, from дева (deva, “maiden”).
A form of Devon.
From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 17 boys were named Devin, making it the 1,538th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2024, with 23 births (#1,199).
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Devin with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Devin at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 548 boys born in the United States were named Devin, the 548th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1998, when 6,218 were.
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.
Nicknames and spellings
Famous people named Devin
33 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Devin BookerAmerican basketball player (born 1996)
- Devin TownsendCanadian singer, guitarist and record producer, born 1972
- Devin RatrayAmerican actor, born 1977
- Devin HarrisAmerican basketball player (born 1983)
- Devin NunesAmerican politician, CEO of Trump Media, born 1973
- Devin LoganFreestyle skier, born 1993
- Devin DruidAmerican actor, born 1998
- Devin VassellAmerican basketball player (born 2000)
- Devin HesterAmerican football player (born 1982)
- Devin EbanksAmerican basketball player (born 1989)
- Devin HaneyAmerican boxer, born 1997
- Devin KelleyAmerican actress, born 1986
Questions
- What does the name Devin mean?
- Devin means “fortuneteller”, “maiden”.
- How popular is the name Devin?
- In 2025, 17 boys born in England and Wales were named Devin, ranking 1,538th. Its peak was 2024, with 23 births.
- Is Devin a boy's or a girl's name?
- Both. Of the 173,806 US babies named Devin since 1880, 10% were girls and 90% boys.
- When was Devin most popular?
- 1998 in the United States, when 6,218 babies were named Devin, its highest rank at 62nd.
- How do you pronounce Devin?
- Devin is /ˈdɛvɪn/, 2 syllables.
- What name is Devin a form of?
- Devin is a form of Devon.
- What are other spellings of Devin?
- Devon and Devan.
- Is Devin also a surname?
- Yes. Devin is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.