Meaning A boy's name of Irish origin, it means "brave" and "misfortunate". Origin of Devlyn Celtic , Irish Popular Middle Names Thomas, Xavier, Kristofer, Lionel, Ryley, Sway Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Devlyn Similar Names Donough Dermod Donegan Donnan Desmon Abeesh Abhayaprada Abhayd Abheek Cadman Year by Year Popularity of Devlyn