Boy · #5,382 in 2026

Devoe

Devoe or DeVoe is both a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:Devoe Joseph, Canadian basketball player Alexander Devoe (1905–1933), American movie producer Charles Devoe (1982–2010), American model Chuck DeVoe (1930–2013), American businessman and tennis player David DeVoe, American businessman Don DeVoe, American basketball coach Ellen DeVoe, American social work…

Current Rank
#5,382
Peak Rank
#5,382 (1990)
Total Babies
59
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1913
First Year
1990
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#5382
Peak Rank
59
Total Count
10
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Devoe

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Devoe or DeVoe is both a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:Devoe Joseph, Canadian basketball player Alexander Devoe (1905–1933), American movie producer Charles Devoe (1982–2010), American model Chuck DeVoe (1930–2013), American businessman and tennis player David DeVoe, American businessman Don DeVoe, American basketball coach Ellen DeVoe, American social work…

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The Story of Devoe

Devoe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 9 Devoes were born — ranking #5,382 that year. As of 2026, Devoe ranks #5,382 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 59 Devoes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Devoe

Phonetically similar names — useful when Devoe is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Deveau
  • Devaux
  • Deveaux
  • Devault
  • Devo
  • Davao
  • Divvy
  • Davo
  • Divo
  • Devey
  • Devow
  • Tivo

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Devoe

What does the name Devoe mean?
Devoe or DeVoe is both a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:Devoe Joseph, Canadian basketball player Alexander Devoe (1905–1933), American movie producer Charles Devoe (1982–2010), American model Chuck DeVoe (1930–2013), American businessman and tennis player David DeVoe, American businessman Don DeVoe, American basketball coach Ellen DeVoe, American social work…
How popular is Devoe in 2026?
In 2026, Devoe ranks #5,382 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Devoe most popular?
Devoe reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #5,382 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Devoe a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Devoe is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Devoe?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Devoe include Phyllip, Mickell, Darrington. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Devoe

Devoe is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 59 births in the dataset. Devoe's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #5,382. Use the chart and map above to compare Devoe's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.