Holding steady.
Popularity of Devell since 1965
Babies named Devell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Devell is an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1965. It is predominantly given to boys and has never entered the Top 1000. Its peak year was 1990, and since then its usage has remained stable but extremely low. The name likely originated as a modern invention or a variant of established names like Devin or Dell. Because of its rarity, no consistent top states or cultural associations exist. Devell offers a distinctive option for parents seeking a truly uncommon name with a simple, familiar sound.
Devell is a rare given name with no clear etymological roots. It may be a modern invented name, possibly influenced by the Irish surname Devell or a respelling of Devin. It recorded its first appearance in U.S. data in 1965 and saw modest use, primarily in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dev
Sibling names for Devell
Names that share Devell's style, for a brother or sister.
