Devon (given name)

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Devon
Pronunciation /ˈdɛvən/
Gender Unisex
Origin
MeaningAfter the English county Devon, from the surname Devon
Other names
Related names Devin, Devyn

The given name Devon is of uncertain origin. It may be derived from either the English county Devon, or from the surname Devon . A feminine variant of the name is Devonne. [1]

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