Dev
Dev first appears in US records in 1969. It peaked in 2009, when 145 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 126.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Dev popular?
Steady Dev has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2009.
| 2020s | 690 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,188 | |
| 2000s | 975 | |
| 1990s | 147 | |
| 1980s | 85 | |
| 1970s | 56 | |
| 1960s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Dev mean?
From Sanskrit deva (देव), 'god, deity, divine one', from a root meaning 'to shine'. A simple, ancient word meaning 'divine'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dev mean?
Dev means God; divine. From Sanskrit deva (देव), 'god, deity, divine one', from a root meaning 'to shine'. A simple, ancient word meaning 'divine'.
What is the origin of the name Dev?
Dev is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Dev?
Dev is pronounced “DAYV.”
Is Dev a boy or a girl name?
Dev is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Dev a popular name right now?
Dev has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2009.
How popular is the name Dev?
In 2025, Dev ranked #1427 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Dev most popular?
Dev was most popular in 2009, when about 145 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Dev?
Names similar to Dev include Ishan, Neel, Advik, Ansh, Om.
What names go well with Dev?
sanskrit names that pair well with Dev include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.