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Devo

Unisex Name day: August 17
Devo is a short form of Devin: on birth records it is written Devin (169,860 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Devin page. Also a short form of Devon, Devan, Devonte.
Origin: Irish (Gaelic). Meaning: Possibly 'fawn/deer' or 'poet'; also linked to the French word for 'diviner'.
Anglicized from an Irish surname, perhaps from Gaelic 'damh' (ox/deer) or 'daimhín' (little poet).

Name day for Devo

August 17

Why this day? Devo is a short form of Devin, and shares its name day.

Devo is celebrated in the United States on August 17.

The story of the name Devo

Devo is a short form of Devin. It keeps its origin (Irish (Gaelic)) and meaning — possibly 'fawn/deer' or 'poet'; also linked to the French word for 'diviner', and shares its name day, August 17.

On birth records, Devo is rarely written as such: the Devos are Devins (169,860 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Devin page. Devo is also a short form of Devon, Devan, Devonte.

Frequently asked questions about Devo

What does Devo mean?

Devo is a short form of Devin, which means possibly 'fawn/deer' or 'poet'; also linked to the French word for 'diviner'.

When is Devo's name day?

August 17, together with Devin: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Devo a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Devin.

Devo's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Agnes46%
  3. Mildred52%
  4. Jeanette53%
  5. Myrtle55%
  6. Annie57%
  7. Norma57%
  8. Margie57%
  9. Anna57%
  10. Marguerite57%

Love potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Alice53%
  2. Annie54%
  3. Anna54%
  4. Viola57%
  5. Joan57%
  6. Lillie57%
  7. Jennie57%
  8. Jean57%
  9. Agnes58%
  10. Ethel58%

Professional potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Lillie42%
  2. Jeanette44%
  3. Ada45%
  4. Marjorie45%
  5. Arlene46%
  6. Doris48%
  7. Loretta48%
  8. Mabel48%
  9. Juanita48%
  10. Lois49%

Crush potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes45%
  2. Ruth47%
  3. Norma52%
  4. Anna55%
  5. Annie55%
  6. Gertrude56%
  7. Bertha57%
  8. Genevieve59%
  9. Mildred59%
  10. Hattie61%
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