Devyon is of American origin, derived from the name David, which means "beloved" or "uncle." It gained popularity as a variant spelling in the United States during the late 20th century. The name Devyon is often associated with individuals born between the 1970s and 1990s, reflecting its peak usage during these decades. Today, it is still occasionally used but has become less common than its traditional counterpart, David.
The name Devyon had a modest start with 5 births in 1993, but it gained popularity in the late 90s and early 2000s, peaking at 12 births in 2001. It remained consistent throughout the 2000s before tapering off to around 5-6 births per year by 2014. Overall, there were a total of 83 babies named Devyon between 1993 and 2014.