Devin

Devin is a boy's name of French origin meaning “fawn.” In 2024 it was given to 593 boys in the United States.

Devin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French · English & American · Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“fawn”
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛvɪn/

About the name Devin

Devin belongs to the French and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “fawn” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Devin first appears in Social Security records in 1947. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #58 in 1995, and in 2024 593 babies received the name — 155,685 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Devin in US records

First recorded (US)
1947
Best US rank
#58 in 1995
Peak year
1998
Babies named Devin in 2024
593
Total since 1880
155,685

Devin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#794 in 2000
Babies named Devin in 2025
17
Total since 1996
485

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Devin mean?

Devin means “fawn” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Devin a boy or girl name?

Devin is a boy name. In 2024, 593 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Devin?

Devin comes from the French, English & American and Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Devin?

Devin first appears in US records in 1947. Its best-ever ranking was #58 in 1995, and 593 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Devin?

Devin is pronounced /ˈdɛvɪn/ (IPA).

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