NAME PROFILE
Guss
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Duibheanaigh, meaning 'dark-haired' or 'descendant of the poet.' This name suggests a creative and articulate individual who possesses a deep sense of wonder and a gift for expressive communication.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,136 |
| Gender | Male (9% / 91%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1936 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
AL — 39%GA — 28%TX — 22%SC — 6%AR — 6%
Notable People
Devany West (Actress, In the Land of Women) · Devany (Pop Singer, No Sympathy) · Devany S. (Visual Artist, Abstract Perspectives) · Devany Plentl (Athlete, Defensive Midfielder) · Devany de Oliveira (Social Advocate, Youth Leadership Programs)
Nicknames & Diminutives
DevDeveeVanyAnnie
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