Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Dvon

Devon Hughes is an American retired professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE under a legends contract. He is best known for performing in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) from 1995 to 1999 and for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) eventually renamed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as an in-ring competitor from 1999 to 2005 and from 2015 to 2016 as D-Von Dudley and Reverend D-Von.

Current Rank
#9,864
Peak Rank
#3,455 (1997)
Total Babies
284
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1975
First Year
2024
Last Year
1997
Peak Year
#3455
Peak Rank
284
Total Count
29
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dvon

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

Devon Hughes is an American retired professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE under a legends contract. He is best known for performing in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) from 1995 to 1999 and for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) eventually renamed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as an in-ring competitor from 1999 to 2005 and from 2015 to 2016 as D-Von Dudley and Reverend D-Von.

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The Story of Dvon

Dvon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 20 Dvons were born — ranking #3,455 that year. As of 2026, Dvon ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 284 Dvons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Dvon

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dvon

What does the name Dvon mean?
Devon Hughes is an American retired professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE under a legends contract. He is best known for performing in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) from 1995 to 1999 and for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) eventually renamed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as an in-ring competitor from 1999 to 2005 and from 2015 to 2016 as D-Von Dudley and Reverend D-Von.
How popular is Dvon in 2026?
In 2026, Dvon ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Dvon most popular?
Dvon reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #3,455 that year with 20 babies given the name.
Is Dvon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dvon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Dvon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dvon include Keynan, Kewan, Ikechukwu. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Dvon

Dvon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 284 births in the dataset. Dvon's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #3,455. Use the chart and map above to compare Dvon'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.