BoySanskrit origin

Dev: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A divine name meaning god, radiant with celestial power.

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
1
Current rank
#1626
Peak
#1235 in 2009

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1969: #455319691970: #437019701980: #391719801990: #364619902000: #234420002005: #145420052010: #144820102015: #154120152020: #16262020#1#4553

What Dev Means

Dev is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A divine name meaning god, radiant with celestial power.

How Popular Dev Is

Dev currently ranks #1626 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1235 in 2009. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Dev

  • Dev is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Dev is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
  • It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.

Names Like Dev

Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Dev

Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Dev.

Questions About Dev

What does Dev mean?

Dev is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A divine name meaning god, radiant with celestial power.

How popular is Dev?

Dev currently ranks #1626 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1235 in 2009. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Dev come from?

Dev comes from Sanskrit roots. Dev is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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