Dark haired or descendant of Damhán
Devane is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Damháin. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'damh', meaning 'ox' or 'stag', often used as a nickname for a strong or stubborn person. Alternatively, it is sometimes linked to the surname Ó Dubháin, meaning 'descendant of the little dark one'.
Less common today
Devane isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,952 in 1990.
American film and television actor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
