US Popularity:8508
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Unlucky; Fierce
Devlin is a fitting boy’s name for a baby who will learn the power of perseverance. This title has Gaelic and Irish roots, and while the luck of the Irish may not always on his side, you sure will be. Devlin is a first name derived from the surname Devlin, which is believed to be the Anglecized spelling of Ó Doibhilin. The name comes with two separate meanings of “unlucky” and “fierce.” In life, a bit of valor is often all that it takes to overcome minor misfortunes, and this name can remind Devlin of just that. They’ll soon learn that luck isn’t everything, and a touch of bravery is worth far more.

How Popular Is The Name Devlin?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Devlin is currently #3084 on The Bump
Boy:Devlin is currently #1726 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Devlin is currently #8508 in U.S. births
Boy:Devlin is currently #4609 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#4609
in 2023
+ 281
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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