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)
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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