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Origin: Irish

Meaning: Unlucky; Fierce

Devlin is a fitting boy’s name for a baby who will learn the power of perseverance. This title has Gaelic and Irish roots, and while the luck of the Irish may not always on his side, you sure will be. Devlin is a first name derived from the surname Devlin, which is believed to be the Anglecized spelling of Ó Doibhilin. The name comes with two separate meanings of “unlucky” and “fierce.” In life, a bit of valor is often all that it takes to overcome minor misfortunes, and this name can remind Devlin of just that. They’ll soon learn that luck isn’t everything, and a touch of bravery is worth far more.