UK boy's name
Devun
An Old English name derived from the word "denu", meaning "valley dweller".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Devun is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Devun popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3208, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 2005. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Devun is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Devun. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Devun ranked #3208 for boys in England and Wales in 2005, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 boys were registered as Devun.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Devun as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3208
2005
Births in 2005
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Devun mean?
The name Devun has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. Derived from the Sanskrit word "deva," meaning "divine" or "heavenly," the name was likely used to signify a connection to the divine or spiritual realms.
In early Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, there are references to deities and celestial beings with names containing the root "deva." This suggests that the name Devun may have been associated with religious or spiritual significance in its early usage.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Devun can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, where it was used as the name of a minor character. This text, which dates back to around the 4th century BCE, provides an early historical reference for the use of the name.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Devun. One such figure was Devun Nahusha, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE in northern India. His writings on metaphysics and the nature of reality were highly influential during his time.
In the 12th century, there was Devun Chandra, a celebrated poet from the Indian state of Bengal. His works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, were widely appreciated and have been preserved to this day.
Another noteworthy figure was Devun Bhatta, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 16th century in southern India. His contributions to the fields of trigonometry and celestial calculations were groundbreaking for his era.
Moving forward to the 18th century, there was Devun Singh, a brave warrior and military leader from the region of Rajasthan. He played a pivotal role in defending his kingdom against foreign invaders and is remembered for his valor and strategic prowess.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Devun Ramji was a prominent social reformer and activist who campaigned for the abolition of discriminatory practices and advocated for the rights of marginalized communities in India.
While the name Devun has its roots in ancient Indian culture and traditions, it has transcended geographical boundaries and continues to be used across various regions and communities worldwide.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Devun over time
The chart below shows babies named Devun registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2005. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Devun, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2005, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Devun by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Devun was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3208 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2863 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Devun: questions and answers
How popular is the name Devun in the UK right now?
In 2005, Devun was ranked #3208 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Devun most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Devun in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Devun?
An Old English name derived from the word "denu", meaning "valley dweller".
How many people are called Devun in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Devun across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.