Devereux - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Devereux \d(e)-ve-reux\ 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 a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Devereux. Compare Devereux with related baby names.