Rising since 2006, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Devereaux since 1952
Babies named Devereaux per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 | 36 |
| 2000s | 0 | 23 |
| 2010s | 6 | 64 |
| 2020s | 29 | 89 |
Meaning & origin
Devereaux first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1952, but it remained extremely uncommon for decades. Its trajectory has been slowly rising since 2006, and in 2025 it reached its peak rank so far at 5,608, with an incidence of about 1 in every 106,755 births. The name has not yet appeared in any top states' popularity lists, reflecting its rarity and scattered use. Devereaux carries the aristocratic weight of its French surname origins, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a sense of history and elegance without being burdened by overuse.
Devereaux is an anglicized form of the French surname Devereux, itself derived from the Old French 'de vereux', meaning 'of the waters' or 'from the rivers'. The name was brought to England after the Norman Conquest and became established as a distinguished surname associated with the Earls of Essex. As a given name, Devereaux is a modern adoption, primarily used in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dev, Roe, Dever
Sibling names for Devereaux
Names that share Devereaux's style, for a brother or sister.
