Devon

“From Old English Defenas, meaning 'the Devonians'” — Old English origin

Boy's name · #1028 in the US (2025) · 90s

Devon has appeared in US records since 1914 — best rank #117 (1994) · 72,673 babies named Devon all-time · 1 in 7,700 boys born in 2025.

Around the world: about 1 in 7,900 boys in Canada (2024) · about 1 in 8,200 boys in England & Wales (2025) · about 1 in 18,000 boys in Switzerland (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 27 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Devons

Devon Sawa — Canadian actor
Devon Bostick — Canadian actor
Devon Murray — Irish actor
Devon Werkheiser — American actor
Devon Graye — American actor

In stories & tradition

Devon Woodcomb — Chuck
Devon Hamilton — The Young and the Restless
Devon Miles — Knight Rider · Knight Rider 2000

What Devons become

Among 286 notable people named Devon:

Athletes appear 2.84× more often than among typical names — e.g. Devon Hughes, American professional wrestler and producer.

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