Devereux
A boy's name of Old French origin with 37 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Devereux peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 9 babies received this name in a single year (2021). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Devereux remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Devereux ranks #8458 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Devereux is a boy's baby name of Old French origin, a Norman surname derived from the town of Évreux in Normandy, France — itself from the Gaulish tribe the Eburovices, meaning 'from the yew tree settlement.'
Devereux is a distinguished aristocratic surname-turned-first-name, borne by the famous Elizabethan nobleman Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I. As a first name it carries an air of noble heritage and old-world sophistication.
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Phonetically, Devereux belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Old French naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Old French names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Devereux’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Devereux has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2013.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 26 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 11 | — |
The Story of Devereux
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Devereux is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Devereux are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Devereux?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Devereux — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2013, peaked in the 2020s with 26 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 2013–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #8458 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8331 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8926 |
| 2016 | 5 | #12680 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11081 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2013–2024