Dev
- Pronunciation
- [Dev]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Abbreviation Of Names Beginning With Dev-.
- Origin
- English
Dev Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,020 baby boys have been named Dev. The name peaked in 2009 with 145 US births that year (rank #1235). In 2024, ranked #1392 nationally — 157 places below its 2009 peak.
Top States for Dev
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Dev births are: California (398), New Jersey (368), Texas (214).
Other English-Origin Names Like Dev
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3-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Dev's exact length and starting letter: Dae, Dai, Dal, Dan, Dao.
Quick Facts About Dev
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Compare Dev to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Dev against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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