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Dev

Dev is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning God, divine.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginSanskrit
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#1,388

What does Dev mean?

God, divine

How popular is Dev?

Dev has been given to 2,554 babies in the United States since 1969, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 16,837 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Dev per year in the United States, 1969–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
2,554 Babies named since 1969
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Dev

What does the name Dev mean?

Dev means God, divine. It is of Sanskrit origin.

Is Dev a boy's or a girl's name?

Dev is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Dev?

Dev has been given to 2,554 babies in the United States since 1969, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.