Devan
Meaning of Devan
Devan is a male name with origins in multiple cultures. It can be pronounced as DEV-uhn in both American and British English, while the Irish pronunciation is DEE-vawn. The variations of this name include Devon and Devin.
In terms of popularity, Devan has been consistently used as a baby name in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked around the 2000s range in terms of occurrence. However, it's important to note that these rankings may vary over time.
Overall, Devan is a versatile name with various pronunciations and associations. Its multicultural roots make it a unique choice for parents seeking an inclusive and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Irish
- Pronunced as DEE-vawn (/diːˈvɔːn/)
English
- Pronunced as DEV-uhn (/dəˈvən/)
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Notable People Named Devan
| Devan Dubnyk is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the NHL and was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. |
| Devan Sreenivasan is a prolific Indian actor, producer, and politician known for his character roles in over 380 films across various Indian languages. |
| Devan was a 20th-century Indian writer who wrote in Tamil and was known for his witty and humorous stories. |
| Devan Shimoyama is a contemporary African-American visual artist known for his mixed medium paintings inspired by Black, queer, and male bodies, as well as mythology and folklore, to explore themes of race, class, gender, and sexuality. |
| Devan Deangelo Downey is a former American professional basketball player. |
| Devan Carroll is a former American soccer player known for his time with the Wilmington Hammerheads in USL Pro and Myrtle Beach FC in National Premier Soccer League. |
