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Devaughn

dih-VAWN

Popularity

#4445

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

2,552

Peak Year

#135 in 1993

First Recorded

1926

Style

Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Devaughn is a distinguished Americanized male surname, likely a combination of the prefix 'de-' and Vaughn (Welsh for "small" or "little"). It may also be influenced by Devine (Irish/Gaelic for "divine"). The name carries a strong, resonant sound.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Devaughn Vele

    American football wide receiver known for his collegiate career.

  • Devaughn Nixon

    American actor, son of NBA player Norm Nixon, appearing in films and TV.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

Distinguishedstrongintelligentcharismaticambitious

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