Devereux - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Devereux \d(e)-ve-

is of Old French origin. Probably a place name having to do with water "eau", or related to Everard (Old English) "board hardness".

Devereux has 1 variant form: Deveraux.

For more information, see also the related name Deverell.

Devereux is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#24747 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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