First name Devlin - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Irish
Nameday
Meaning
Devlin is a masculine name with Irish roots. It comes from the Anglicized surname Ó Doibhilin and is traditionally understood to mean “descendant of an unlucky person.” The name is thought to stem from the Gaelic word *dobhail*, which conveys the idea of misfortune.
Famous people with the first name Devlin
- Katherine Devlin (Actor)
- Art Devlin (ski jumper) (Person)
- Devlin Hodges (Person)
- Michael J. Devlin (Person)
- Janet Devlin (Musician)
- Dean Devlin (American screenwriter)