- Meaning
- God, divine
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- Rare in the US
- Style
- Classic
- Used in
- Indian
What people expect from a Dev
Dev has sharp, crisp sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a sharp name to be lively, outgoing and bold. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.
The meaning is about a blessing. A name can't give a child a blessing, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Dev: name scorecard
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Dev
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 1 syllable, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "God, divine".
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Of 991 people who have won a Nobel Prize, 33 were named John and 30 Robert. Only 69 were women. Era and country explain most of it, but still: hello, John.
Nobel Prize laureate data, 1901 to 2025Questions about Dev
What does the name Dev mean?
Dev is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin meaning "God, divine".
Is Dev a boy or girl name?
Dev is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Dev?
Dev is rare in the US. It is used in Indian.
Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer