DEVON  

Gender: M
Origin: English place-name

Popularity in 2008: #243

Spelled like the lovely seaside county in Britain that inspired the name, this is the Number 2 spelling for boys -- far behind Devin -- and is sinking faster in popularity, probably because of its somewhat feminine feel.

Nicknames & Variations:
Devan, Devonn, Devin, Davon, Daven, Deven, Devawn, Davin, Devyn, Davion, Devaun

Devon is being discussed in our message boards:

• Place Names
• 4th child and 3rd girl! Sister for Skye, Grier and Sinclair
• New: Movie Title Family Name Game!
• Help needed -- suggestions and comments
• Names that don't ethnically "match" your last name

Read Nameberry blog posts about Devon:

• ENGLISH RIVER NAMES: Flow gently sweet Afton and Avon
• BOYS' NAMES FOR GIRLS: A Key To Success?
• UNISEX NAMES: What's Hot, What's Not