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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

Top 10

  1. Kenneth93%
  2. Vincent90%
  3. Todd88%
  4. Bill87%
  5. William87%
  6. Jay86%
  7. Darryl85%
  8. Neil85%
  9. Thomas85%
  10. Stephen84%

Bottom 10

  1. John43%
  2. Joseph49%
  3. Karl52%
  4. Tommy55%
  5. Peter59%
  6. Jon59%
  7. Gordon60%
  8. Reginald61%
  9. Mark62%
  10. Bob62%

Love potential for Devo

Top 10

  1. Lonnie86%
  2. Jeffrey84%
  3. Jeffery84%
  4. Darryl81%
  5. Thomas80%
  6. Randall80%
  7. Allan80%
  8. Martin80%
  9. Douglas80%
  10. Stephen79%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Johnny50%
  3. Jim55%
  4. Jimmy55%
  5. Dean56%
  6. Don56%
  7. Jon56%
  8. Randy57%
  9. Tommy59%
  10. Bruce60%

Professional potential for Devo

Top 10

  1. Philip79%
  2. Phillip79%
  3. Peter74%
  4. Jeffery74%
  5. Larry74%
  6. Lawrence74%
  7. Jeffrey74%
  8. John72%
  9. Frederick71%
  10. Don71%

Bottom 10

  1. Tommy44%
  2. Ronald44%
  3. Ronnie44%
  4. Jim45%
  5. Duane45%
  6. Jimmy46%
  7. Johnny48%
  8. Danny48%
  9. Eddie48%
  10. Mike49%

Crush potential for Devo

Top 10

  1. Vincent96%
  2. Kenneth91%
  3. Mike91%
  4. Bill91%
  5. William91%
  6. Jay89%
  7. Barry88%
  8. Kevin88%
  9. Curtis88%
  10. Darryl88%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Karl48%
  3. Joseph49%
  4. Jon55%
  5. Philip60%
  6. Phillip60%
  7. Peter60%
  8. Gordon60%
  9. Dennis60%
  10. Reginald61%
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