Find out how popular the first name Devery has been for the last 33 years (from 1980 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Devery by gender

Based on the last 33 years of data, Devery is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 77% of people named Devery being male.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Devery.

The history of the first name Devery

The name Devery is an English given name with roots in the Gaelic language. It originated as a variant spelling of the name Devereux, which itself derives from the Norman French phrase "d'Evreux," meaning "of Evreux." Evreux is a town in the northern region of Normandy, France, indicating that the name likely originated among Norman nobility.

In the early Middle Ages, the Devereux family held lands and titles in Normandy, and the name spread to England following the Norman Conquest in 1066. The earliest recorded instance of the Devereux name dates back to the 12th century, with a Robert d'Evreux appearing in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1175.

The variant spelling "Devery" emerged later, possibly as a simplified anglicization of the Norman French original. While less common than the traditional "Devereux" spelling, Devery has been used as a given name throughout English-speaking regions, particularly in Ireland and the United States.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the first name Devery was Devery Cullinan, an Irish politician and member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) who lived from 1879 to 1939. Another notable bearer of the name was Devery Moore (1892-1957), an American actor and vaudeville performer.

In the 20th century, Devery Selden Freeman (1920-2009) was an American lawyer and judge who served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Devery S. Anderson (1936-2022) was an American businessman and philanthropist, known for his work in the aerospace industry.

More recently, Devery Jacobs (born 1994) is a Canadian actress and filmmaker of Mohawk and Kahnawà:ke descent, best known for her roles in the television series Reservation Dogs and American Gods.

While not an extremely common name, Devery has maintained a presence throughout English-speaking cultures, with its roots firmly planted in the Norman French heritage of medieval England and France.

Data source

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