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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. Jack43%
  3. John43%
  4. Shawn43%
  5. Shane43%
  6. Andrea43%
  7. Sean43%
  8. Juan43%
  9. Johnnie43%
  10. Faith45%

Love potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Ivan42%
  3. Dylan43%
  4. Lee44%
  5. Maya46%
  6. Billie46%
  7. Jill49%
  8. Marilyn50%
  9. Melody50%
  10. Johnny50%

Professional potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Lillie42%
  2. Charlie42%
  3. Bonnie42%
  4. Clyde42%
  5. Molly42%
  6. Terry42%
  7. Tommy44%
  8. Cody44%
  9. Ronald44%
  10. Jeanette44%

Crush potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Juan42%
  2. Jack42%
  3. Shane42%
  4. Johnnie42%
  5. John42%
  6. Sean42%
  7. Herbert42%
  8. Shawn42%
  9. Roland45%
  10. Agnes45%
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