Deep valley or dark
Deveny is likely a variant of the Irish surname Devin, derived from 'Damhán' meaning 'fawn' or 'little ox', or the Gaelic 'dubh' meaning 'dark'. It may also be associated with the English place name Devon, referring to the Dumnonii people or 'deep valley dwellers'.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
