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.

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

Devon is being discussed in our message boards:

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Read Nameberry blog posts about Devon:

• BOYS' NAMES FOR GIRLS: A Key To Success?
• UNISEX NAMES: What's Hot, What's Not