The nameDevon
Devon is an English boy's name taken from the county.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
It is the name of a county in south west England, from an ancient Celtic people, the Dumnonii.
Origin
English, of Celtic origin.
History
In France it was most popular in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Devon
Devon in France
Devon was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 415 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Devon. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Devon in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
Devon in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Devon mean?
It is the name of a county in south west England, from an ancient Celtic people, the Dumnonii.
What is the origin of the name Devon?
English, of Celtic origin.
Is Devon a girl's or a boy's name?
Devon is a boy's name.