Origin, Meaning, And History Of Devin
Devin is a given name with multiple origins. In Irish, it was derived from the anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Damháin, which was associated with the name ‘damán allaid,’ meaning ‘a poet’ or ‘fawn.’ Damán Uí Chormaic of Tígh Damhain (Tidowan) was a bishop and one of the six brothers of the Irish Saint Abbán known as the patron of Mag Arnaide (Adamstown, County Wexford), and Cell Abbáin (Killabban, County Laois).
The name Devin has different meanings in different cultures. For example, it means ‘divine’ or ‘godlike’ in French, ‘prophetic’ in Latin, and ‘servant’ in Gaelic and American.
Devin is a unisex name though it is more predominantly used for boys. In medieval France, Devin was used for honoring the kings by giving them the byname because it was associated with divinity or godlikeness. Devin was a common name in medieval French, Old English, and even Latin.
Devin has several variants in different cultures and languages. Dev is a variant of Devin from Sanskrit and means ‘divine.’ Devinn, Devyn, and Devynn are the Irish variants meaning ‘bard’ or ‘poet.’ The English variant Devon means ‘deep valley dweller. Dev, Devi, Vin, and Vinny are some popular nicknames for Devin.
The name finds mention in fiction and popular culture. Some fictional characters with the name Devin from movies, television series, and games include Devin from the animated series Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race, Devon, a variant, from the American television program Power Rangers Beast Morphers, and Devon White from the popular American comedy-drama The Office. Also, Devon Woodcomb is a character from the American TV series Chuck and finally, Devon is a character from Disney’s Pixar film Turning Red.
The name Devin remains one of the popular names for babies across the world due to its multicultural origin and mellow sound.
Devin
Unisex
Christianity
Irish
9
Two
1 word, 5 letters, 2 vowels, 3 consonants
Short and easy to pronounce
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Famous People With The Name Devin
- Devin AsiasiAmerican footballer who plays for the Cincinnati Bengals at the National Football League
- Devin McKenzie DruidAmerican actor known for his role as Tyler Down in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why
- Devin RatrayAmerican actor known for his portrayal of Buzz McCallister in the Home Alone series
- Devin KellyAmerican actress known for her portrayal of Dr. Maggie Langston in ABC drama series Resurrection
- Devin MillsAmerican actress known for the musical comedy series Dating In The Middle Ages
- Devin WalkerAmerican theoretical particle physicist known for his work on dark matter and winner of American Physical Society’s Moore Prize
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Devin?
The name Devin means poet.
2. What is the origin of the name Devin?
Devin has an Irish origin.
3. How common is the baby name Devin?
The name Devin is fairly common in the US. It has consistently ranked among the top 500 names since 2000, as per the SSA data (1).
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