Dev

Dev is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 134 boys in the United States.

Dev at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dev

Dev belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dev first appears in Social Security records in 1969. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1235 in 2009, and in 2024 134 babies received the name — 3,020 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dev in US records

First recorded (US)
1969
Best US rank
#1235 in 2009
Peak year
2009
Babies named Dev in 2024
134
Total since 1880
3,020

Dev in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#653 in 2010
Babies named Dev in 2025
33
Total since 1996
796

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dev mean?

The meaning of Dev is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dev a boy or girl name?

Dev is a boy name. In 2024, 134 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dev?

Dev comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dev?

Dev first appears in US records in 1969. Its best-ever ranking was #1235 in 2009, and 134 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].