Devry
DEH-vree
Devry is a unisex name of English origin, meaning “Likely a modern surname adaptation as a given name. No distinct meaning available.”, and peaked in popularity in 1991.
What Devry Means
“Likely a modern surname adaptation as a given name. No distinct meaning available.”
The Story of Devry
This name arrived in the 1960s, a fresh whisper of independence for a child charting their own course.
Devry emerged in English usage around the 1960s, a modern adaptation likely from a surname. It appeared as a given name during a time when parents were seeking distinct identities for their children.
You feel a quiet strength when you say 'Devry' aloud. It’s a name that suggests your child will be someone who walks their own path, forging an independent spirit from the start.
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Gender Split
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#10 in 1991
Total Births
38
First Recorded
1960
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