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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. Leroy89%
  2. Billy87%
  3. Fred83%
  4. Lewis83%
  5. Edward83%
  6. Cecil81%
  7. Franklin80%
  8. Claude79%
  9. Donald79%
  10. Melvin78%

Bottom 10

  1. Jack43%
  2. Roland46%
  3. Herbert47%
  4. Joe49%
  5. Raymond52%
  6. Ray52%
  7. Albert53%
  8. Arnold55%
  9. Clyde55%
  10. Herman57%

Love potential for Devo

Top 10

  1. Alfred86%
  2. Maurice85%
  3. Leroy84%
  4. George82%
  5. Lester82%
  6. Louis82%
  7. Elmer82%
  8. Eugene79%
  9. Gene79%
  10. Chester78%

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold51%
  2. Clyde55%
  3. Leonard55%
  4. Herbert56%
  5. Roland59%
  6. Harold59%
  7. Jack61%
  8. Francis61%
  9. Harvey61%
  10. Calvin62%

Professional potential for Devo

Top 10

  1. Harry81%
  2. Henry81%
  3. Clarence78%
  4. Louis78%
  5. Chester75%
  6. Cecil74%
  7. Edward73%
  8. Jack72%
  9. Harold71%
  10. Frank71%

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde42%
  2. Marvin45%
  3. Ralph47%
  4. Alvin48%
  5. Leon49%
  6. Melvin49%
  7. George49%
  8. Maurice49%
  9. Eugene50%
  10. Elmer50%

Crush potential for Devo

Top 10

  1. Leroy94%
  2. Billy91%
  3. Lewis88%
  4. Melvin86%
  5. Franklin86%
  6. Donald84%
  7. Fred82%
  8. Lloyd82%
  9. Sam82%
  10. Louis81%

Bottom 10

  1. Jack42%
  2. Herbert42%
  3. Roland45%
  4. Joe49%
  5. Harry52%
  6. Henry52%
  7. Herman52%
  8. Albert53%
  9. Arnold54%
  10. Raymond56%
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