Dark or black; descendant of Dubhán
Devanny is a modern phonetic variant of the Irish surname and masculine name Devany or Devaney. It is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Dubháin, which stems from the word 'dubh' meaning dark or black, often used to describe hair or complexion.
Less common today
Devanny isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,117 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
