Does the name Devin sound better on a boy or girl.?

Question

I have found the name Devin in baby naming books for both boy and girl. What sex does the name fit best for, and what do you think about it?

I'm having a boy in two weeks. My husband kind of likes this name. But I don't want to give my son this name if it sounds more feminine than masculine.

Answer 1

It sounds better on a boy but I would be careful to use any of the male names that are being used for girls now. There are so many mommeighs stealing boys names for girls - James, Ryan, Riley, Tyler there isnt much left for the boys!

Answer 2

I think it is a good name for either gender, completely appropriate for either. I would spell it Devon if I had a boy and Devin for a girl. But that is just my own personal preference. I think the "o" instead of "i" would help distinguish it as a boy version of the name.

Answer 3

Devin is traditionally a boys name but the TREND is to give girls boy names these days, hence it was listed as a boy/girl name. I think it is a fit name for a boy.

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Answer 4

Boy

Answer 5

I like it for either, it's kinda edgy for a girl so I like that better.
I think Devin is a good strong name either way :) I have a friend named Devlin..which is very cute on a boy :)

Answer 6

It is much more of a boy's name!! Except spell it Devon, that is the masculine way!!

Or, since it really is both a boy and girl's name, you might want to consider something else. But I think it is cute!!

Answer 7

I love the name Devin and I think it sounds great for a boy or a girl. I like it best spelled Devon (pronounced the same) for a girl. Devo for short!

Answer 8

A boy

Answer 9

I think Devin is definately a masculine name.

Answer 10

It sounds better for a boy. Even though Devin is a unisex name.