Devin Glasser

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Devin Glasser — Latin
42K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Devin Glasser is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Devin is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Devin is a unisex English-language given name, of many origins. One origin for Devin is from the surname Devin, which is an anglicization of the Irish patronymic Ó Damháin. The Irish patronymic is in reference to the given name 'damán allaid' meaning "fawn", or "poet". A separate and unrelated root for Devin is from a nickname, based on Old French devin, "divine" (Latin dīvīnus). As a masculine given name, Devin became somewhat popular in the United States during the 1980s to 2000s, peaking at rank 59 in 1997. During this time, Devin also began to see some use as a feminine given name. The surname Glasser: Albert Glasser (1916–1998), American composer of film scores Arthur Glasser (1914–2009), American missiologist and missionary Bernard Glasser (1924–2014), American film producer and director Dick Glasser (1933–2000), American singer and songwriter Harold Glasser (1905–1992), New Deal economist and Soviet spy Ira Glasser (born 1938), director of the ACLU Isabel Glasser (born 1958), American actress Leah Blatt Glasser, American literary critic and scholar Mitch Glasser (born 1989), American-Israeli baseball player Phillip Glasser (born 1978), American actor Ralph Glasser (1916–2002), Scottish ps. Devin is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 42K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Devin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Devin

Latin

Devin is a unisex English-language given name, of many origins. One origin for Devin is from the surname Devin, which is an anglicization of the Irish patronymic Ó Damháin. The Irish patronymic is in reference to the given name 'damán allaid' meaning "fawn", or "poet". A separate and unrelated root for Devin is from a nickname, based on Old French devin, "divine" (Latin dīvīnus). As a masculine given name, Devin became somewhat popular in the United States during the 1980s to 2000s, peaking at rank 59 in 1997. During this time, Devin also began to see some use as a feminine given name.

Surname: Glasser

Scottish

Albert Glasser (1916–1998), American composer of film scores Arthur Glasser (1914–2009), American missiologist and missionary Bernard Glasser (1924–2014), American film producer and director Dick Glasser (1933–2000), American singer and songwriter Harold Glasser (1905–1992), New Deal economist and Soviet spy Ira Glasser (born 1938), director of the ACLU Isabel Glasser (born 1958), American actress Leah Blatt Glasser, American literary critic and scholar Mitch Glasser (born 1989), American-Israeli baseball player Phillip Glasser (born 1978), American actor Ralph Glasser (1916–2002), Scottish ps.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Devin is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Devin by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Devin Glasser

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Devin Glasser:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Devin?
The first name Devin originates from Latin. Devin is a unisex English-language given name, of many origins. One origin for Devin is from the surname Devin, which is an anglicization of the Irish patronymic Ó Damháin. The Irish patronymic is in reference to the given name 'damán allaid' meaning "fawn", or "poet". A separate and unrelated root for Devin is from a nickname, based on Old French devin, "divine" (Latin dīvīnus). As a masculine given name, Devin became somewhat popular in the United States during the 1980s to 2000s, peaking at rank 59 in 1997. During this time, Devin also began to see some use as a feminine given name.
When was Devin most popular?
The name Devin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Glasser?
The surname Glasser originates from Scottish. Albert Glasser (1916–1998), American composer of film scores Arthur Glasser (1914–2009), American missiologist and missionary Bernard Glasser (1924–2014), American film producer and director Dick Glasser (1933–2000), American singer and songwriter Harold Glasser (1905–1992), New Deal economist and Soviet spy Ira Glasser (born 1938), director of the ACLU Isabel Glasser (born 1958), American actress Leah Blatt Glasser, American literary critic and scholar Mitch Glasser (born 1989), American-Israeli baseball player Phillip Glasser (born 1978), American actor Ralph Glasser (1916–2002), Scottish ps.
What are the origins of the name Devin Glasser?
The name Devin Glasser combines two different traditions: the first name Devin has Latin roots, while the surname Glasser originates from Scottish.
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