Devin

A distinctive pick — fewer than 11 pets share this name.

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Meaning & Story

Celtic and Old English origin, from the Irish Damhán meaning "fawn" or from Old English deorc meaning "dark," suggesting either a gentle deer-like quality or a mysterious darker nature.

Devin carries that lovely Celtic ambiguity — light as a fawn bounding through a meadow, or quietly shadowed like a dark forest. Either reading suits a pet beautifully. It's a name that has been used across both genders for generations, giving it a comfortable, flexible quality. Pets named Devin tend to have an easy, natural grace and a gentle curiosity about the world around them.

At a Glance

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Overall Rank
11
Registered
Boys
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Devin's Personality

Pets named Devin are most often described as:

  • gracefulStrong match
  • curiousCommon
  • gentleSometimes
  • adaptableOccasionally

Trait order based on owner reports across pet registries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devin a good pet name?

Devin is a well-known pet name with 11 registered pets. Pets named Devin are often described as graceful, curious, gentle.

Is Devin a boy or girl pet name?

Devin is more commonly given to male pets, though it can be used for any pet.

Is Devin also a human name?

Yes! Devin is both a popular pet name (ranked #5759 for pets) and a baby name. It is one of 1,600+ names shared between pets and humans on NamesPop.

Devin has two lives

Devin, the baby name
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Devin, the pet name
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: NYC & Seattle pet licensing records · Methodology