Devon (meaning and origin)

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Devon

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Meaning and origin
Devon is a English mixed name. The meaning of the name is `Devon, England`.

Where is it used?
The name Devon is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Devin (In English and in Irish)
Deven (In English)
Davin (In English)
Devan (In Other languages)

What Devon`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Devon:
*shrug* I just love how it sounds.
The worst thing about the name:
People arguing over whether it's a feminine or a masculine name. Quit it. I'm proud of my name. Don't insult me by calling it an exclusively feminine name. It's UNISEX, get it through your head already.
If my name wasn`t Devon....:
I'd be called Damion.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Devon:
It is unique and people remember it. Many people think i am an actress!
The worst thing about the name:
Difficult to translate into different languages
If my name wasn`t Devon....:
That would be too bad!
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Devon:
Typically, if I hear my name, someone is talking to ME! A very unique name.
The worst thing about the name:
Definitely the mispronunciation.
If my name wasn`t Devon....:
I'd probably go by middle name, Alexandra, which is more common.
Extra information:
I like androgynous names. And I see no reason to claim 'Devon' as a strictly male or female name. I think that is part of the charm, names that can go both ways.
The best thing about the name Devon:
Is the Best !
The worst thing about the name:
Girls having the name Devon
If my name wasn`t Devon....:
I wouldnt b as Happy as I'm
Extra information:
This name is NOT for GIRLS OK!
The best thing about the name Devon:
Is unique
The worst thing about the name:
People dont prenounce it right!
If my name wasn`t Devon....:
It will b ok
Extra information:
Wish people would pronounce my name the right wayyyy!!!!
The best thing about the name Devon:
It's unique for a girl.
The worst thing about the name:
Mostly mistaken for being male.
If my name wasn`t Devon....:
I wouldn't be as unique as I am.
Extra information:
If a parent is to name their child Devon and it is a female please have a feminine middle name.
The best thing about the name Devon:
It's totally unique!
The worst thing about the name:
The mispronunciation of my name. :-(
If my name wasn`t Devon....:
I wouldn't feel as special and completely unique!
Extra information:
Devon is a girl's name! Please, a boy's name as Devon- that's like naming your male child Shelby.
The best thing about the name Devon:
It's different,and ive only met one other girl called devon
The worst thing about the name:
that people constantly think i was conceived in Devon, so they think thats how i got my name...and i have to constantly tell them they are wrong
If my name wasn`t Devon....:
would like it anyways
Extra information:
suits a girl more than a boy...though thats my own opinion
The best thing about the name Devon:
It has a nice sound to it.
The worst thing about the name:
That so many people tried to name their kids Devon so their kind would have a different name. It's not different after everyone names their kid Devon.
If my name wasn`t Devon....:
I wouldn't change it.
Extra information:
Stop naming boys Devon. It's a femine name not a masculine.

More `Devon` links
Devon as abbreviation
Actors named Devon
Devon in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Devon

The name Devon appears in the name list top 1000 for both male and female. Below you can find the statistics for both sexes.

Devon as a boys name
Devon appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 210.. 1994 was a `top year` for the name Devon. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #117. The last time Devon appeared among the most common names was in 1960. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	210
2006	197
2005	191
2004	175
2003	160
2002	160
2001	146
2000	133
1999	125
1998	119
1997	119
1996	127
1995	119
1994	117
1993	127
1992	123
1991	132
1990	151
1980	393
1970	570
1960	956
1950	---
1940	---
1930	---
1920	---
1910	---
1900	---
1890	---
1880	---

Devon as a girls name
Devon doesn`t appear in 2007`s top-1000 name list.
The last time Devon appeared in the top-1000 was 3 years ago, in 2005. It ranked #963 in that year. In the last 128 years Devon has occupied a spot in the top 1000 without interruptions. . 1991 was a `top year` for the name Devon. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #233. The last time Devon appeared among the most common names was in 1980. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	---
2006	---
2005	963
2004	845
2003	763
2002	832
2001	801
2000	658
1999	563
1998	505
1997	437
1996	404
1995	313
1994	371
1993	298
1992	302
1991	233
1990	278
1980	334
1970	---
1960	---
1950	---
1940	---
1930	---
1920	---
1910	---
1900	---
1890	---
1880	---