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Devereux

Boy #9619 most popular
French English British

Meanings & Origins

"From Evreux, Normandy; of the people of the yew tree"

Origin: Norman French Language: French

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Cultural Significance

Associated with the Devereux family, Earls of Essex in Tudor England. Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, was a famous favorite of Queen Elizabeth I.

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Nicknames

Dev Dex Roux

Sibling Names

Name Vibe

Aristocratic French Surname As Given Distinguished Historic

Similar Sounding Names

Devereaux Devore Devroe Beaumont

Names with Similar Vibes

These names share the same feel as Devereux: Aristocratic, French, Surname As Given, Distinguished, and Historic.

Famous People Named Devereux

D

Devereux Josephs

American Football Player

1995

NFL wide receiver who played for the New York Giants

R

Robert Devereux

Nobleman/Military Commander

1565

2nd Earl of Essex, favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, led military campaigns in Ireland before his execution for treason

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