Devan
Meaning
variant of Devin/Devon, from Irish 'Damhán' traditionally 'poet', or the English county of Devon
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Devan peaked in the 1990s and the 2000s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
169 people · the #28,646 first name in Brazil · about 1 in 1,000,000 · median age 35
Among people named Devan living in Brazil at the 2022 census, more were born in the 1980s than in any other decade.
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Devan
Most people given the name Devan in the United States were born between 1990 and 2009. The Devan you meet today is most often in their 20s or 30s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Devan deep dive
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