Devon

A distinctive pick — fewer than 9 pets share this name.

#6679

Meaning & Story

An English and French place name meaning deep valley, also a Celtic-origin name associated with the fertile river region of Devon in England.

Devon is a name with the wide-open feeling of the English countryside. The county of Devon in southwest England is celebrated for its rolling green hills, dramatic coastlines, and easy, unhurried pace of life. Pets named Devon tend to carry that same relaxed, good-natured energy — sturdy and adventurous outdoors, completely content and calm inside. A name as lovely as the landscape it evokes.

At a Glance

#6679
Overall Rank
9
Registered
Boys
Popular With

Devon's Personality

Devon is a popular pet name with 9 registered pets. View the breed table above for matches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon a good pet name?

Devon is a well-known pet name with 9 registered pets.

Is Devon a boy or girl pet name?

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

Is Devon also a human name?

Yes! Devon is both a popular pet name (ranked #6679 for pets) and a baby name. It is one of 1,600+ names shared between pets and humans on NamesPop.

Devon has two lives

Devon, the baby name
#955boys
72,448 babies
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Devon, the pet name
#6679pet name
9 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: NYC & Seattle pet licensing records · Methodology