At a Glance
- Meaning
- Descendant of Duibhleán, a personal name built on 'dubh' (black, dark)
- Origin
- Irish (surname, Ó Duibhlin / Ó Doibhilín)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DEV-lin
Devlin is an Irish (surname, Ó Duibhlin / Ó Doibhilín) boy's name meaning “descendant of Duibhleán, a personal name built on 'dubh' (black, dark)”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Devlin
Meaning: Descendant of Duibhleán, a personal name built on 'dubh' (black, dark).
Origin: Irish (surname, Ó Duibhlin / Ó Doibhilín).
A common claim: Fierce, unlucky, dark valor Actually: 'Fierce', 'unlucky', and 'valor' aren't supported by the root -- the confirmed element is 'dubh' (black/dark); the rest is embellishment.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Devlin
DEV-linIPA /ˈdɛvlɪn/
Popularity of Devlin
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