"The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion."
Christian Name · Irish/Gaelic Origin
Devlin Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Devlin
boy
Devlin means "Fierce courage; Brave", a boy's name of Irish/Gaelic origin. The name Devlin does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Devlin is the lion's boldness — fierce, righteous courage that marvels the world and refuses to be silenced.
Is Devlin in the Bible?
No — the name Devlin does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Fierce courage; Brave", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Devlin.
Pronunciation:/DEV-lin/
OriginIrish/Gaelic
MeaningFierce courage; Brave
What does Devlin mean?
Devlin is a boy name of Irish/Gaelic origin meaning "Fierce courage; Brave". Devlin is fierce courage — the lion-hearted faith that refuses to back down. 'The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.' Devlin is the boldness of the righteous.
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What does Devlin mean in the Bible?
Devlin means "Fierce courage; Brave" and is a name of Irish/Gaelic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Devlin is fierce courage — the lion-hearted faith that refuses to back down. 'The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.' Devlin is the boldness of the righteous.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Devlin?
Devlin is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Fierce courage; Brave" — not because Scripture names anyone Devlin.
"Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled."
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Which books of the Bible mention Devlin?
Devlin is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Devlin?
Devlin is the lion's boldness — fierce, righteous courage that marvels the world and refuses to be silenced.
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Names like Devlin
Other Irish/Gaelic biblical names that share the spirit of "Fierce courage; Brave" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Devlin
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Rowan
unisex
"Little red one; Rowan tree"
Devlin & Rowan
Keira
girl
"Dark-haired; Little dark one"
Devlin & Keira
Maeve
girl
"She who intoxicates; The cause of great joy"
Devlin & Maeve
Rowan
unisex
"Little red-haired one; Rowan tree"
Devlin & Rowan
Saoirse
girl
"Freedom; Liberty"
Devlin & Saoirse
Ariel
unisex
"Lion of God; Altar hearth"
Devlin & Ariel
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Devlin name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Devlin
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Devlin?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Devlin?
You can read every verse where Devlin appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.