Devlin - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Devlin \d(e)-vlin, dev-lin\ is pronounced DEV-lin. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "misfortune; fierce courage".

Devlin has 5 variant forms: Delvin, Devland, Devlen, Devlon and Devlyn.

Devlin is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Devlin. Compare Devlin with related baby names.