Devan
DEV-ən
Popularity
#8548
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
18,747
Peak Year
#958 in 1991
First Recorded
1924
Style
Modern & Trendy, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Irish origin, a variant of Devin meaning "poet" or "bard." Can also be derived from Sanskrit, meaning divine.
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The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Devan Dubnyk
Canadian professional ice hockey player
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