Devereaux
Boy name · French · Old English
Meaningfrom Évreux · French
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #3,734 in 1952
16 babies were named Devereaux in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,997 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1952–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Devereaux you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Devereaux, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Devereaux would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDevereaux first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1952, when it reached #3,734.
- Then vs nowDevereaux is 2.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 106,383.
- TrendDevereaux has climbed 4,997 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn French, Devereaux means “from Évreux”. Our records link it to French and Old English roots.
About the name Devereaux
Devereaux is a boy name of French and Old English origin meaning “from Évreux”. It has 9 letters and 4 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-aux”. US birth records list Devereaux for boys from 1952 to 2025, in 25 of those 74 years. Its best year was 1952, when it ranked #3,734 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:French namesOld English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,076,923 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,030,303 boys |
| 1990s | 1.8 | 546,448 boys |
| 2000s | 1.2 | 862,069 boys |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 295,858 boys |
| 2020s | 8.6 | 116,054 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Devereaux
What does the name Devereaux mean?
Devereaux means “from Évreux” in French.
What is the origin of the name Devereaux?
Devereaux has French, Old English roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Devereaux a boy or girl name?
Devereaux is a boy name.
How popular is the name Devereaux?
Devereaux ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1952 (#3,734).