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What does Dev mean?
Anomalous Dev is originated from Celtic, Sanskrit and English-American is used mostly in Gujarati, Oriya, English, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Sikh and Hindi, Dev means "Bard, Poet, God, King, Immortal, Charming, Awesome or Abbreviation of Names Beginning with Dev" is bestowed upon boys.
Dev is a variant form of Deval. Curious Deval's origin is Sanskrit, meaning of Deval is "Sage Narada and The Element Deva Which Means Divine". Dev is variation of illustrous and sacred Devin.
Devin is form of well-liked Devon. Of Celtic, Old Irish and Latin origin, Outlandish Devin, Devin means "The Poet and English and American Place Name".
How do I pronounce Dev?
One syllabled Dev is pronounced as dev.
Variants of Dev
Deval, Devin, Daivik, Devon, Daevin, Devinlee, Deavin, Devina, Devonte, Davon
How popular is the name Dev?
In United States, Dev was once a common name since emerging in 1969 it has been given to over 2340 babies. When at the peak of its usage in 2009,. However after 45 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong.
Dev is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names. In 2010, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 653 on boy names chart when 49 babies were named Dev.
There are over 614 babies that have been given the name Dev in England and Wales.
However things change on global perspective, Dev is extremely popular in India where every 1 in 5000 have the name.
Also the baby name is popular in Bangladesh. At least, 300000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our evaluation.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1568 | 110 |
| 2022 | 1574 | 111 |
| 2021 | 1557 | 111 |
| 2020 | 1629 | 98 |
| 2019 | 1490 | 114 |
| 2018 | 1475 | 117 |
| 2017 | 1333 | 134 |
| 2016 | 1432 | 121 |
| 2015 | 1537 | 106 |
| 2014 | 1446 | 113 |
Facts
Here's what numbers has to say about Dev
When it comes to life goals, you are cautious and always plan precisely your next steps. You are never bored. Even when you are alone. People hate your inconsistency and need for adrenaline every time things get too good to be true. Realizing your goals is what lifts your spirit and boosts your self-confidence. Learning new skills will make you feel so much better and boost your confidence more than you imagine.
Do you like Dev? Other names you would love
- Diedre - Odd girl name Diedre is mostly used in English has its origin in Celtic, meaning of Diedre is "Sorrowful, Ancient and Raging". Diedre is a derivation of Deirdre.
- Kassidy - Meaning of Kassidy is Clever or Descendant of Caiside is originated from Celtic and Old Irish given to both sexes is used mainly in English
- Niamh - Prominent Niamh has its origin in Old Irish and Celtic is used particulary in Irish and English and a gender-neutral name, Niamh means "The Bright or Tradition"
- Galo - The curious boy name Galo has origin in Latin and Celtic, Galo means "Foreign Gaels". Galo is a derivative of Galloway.
- Taria - Unusual Taria is used largely in Indian and German, Taria means "Melody" and a gender insensitive name is of Celtic and Sanskrit origin
Sibling Names for Dev
Choosing the perfect name for your little one is a big decision, and sometimes it can be tough to find just the right fit. If you're considering the name Dev for your new bundle of joy, we've got some fantastic sibling name ideas to help you complete your family. Here are some names that pair perfectly with Dev!
Names for Dev's sister
- Jeetendra
- Aditya
- Bidyut
- Harshit
- Divit
- Kamesha
- Jaidev
- Charvik
- Jeven
- Gobind
- Gyandev
- Bhadran
- Chandak
- Deepak
- Kieron
- Avinash
Brother to Dev
Famous people named Dev
- Dev Manraj, prominent figure of Mauritius
- Dev Virahsawmy, politician, playwright
- Dev Anand, noted Indian film actor, writer
- Dev Benegal, New York based Indian filmmaker and screenwriter
- Dev Patel, British actor
- Dev Reeves, retired American soccer defender
- Dev Hynes, English singer, songwriter, and record producer
- Devon Marie King in Star Trek as Miscellaneous Crew
- Devika Daftardar in Nital as Actress
- In 1970 action movie, Begunah, Dev Dutt played Vijay.
- Dev K. Kantawall, from 2006 family, fantasy movie Bhoot Unkle, who portrayed Shyam.
- In 2007, Dev Das played the role of N in action and comedy flick Athisayan.
Lists having Dev
- Boy names beginning with D
- American Boy Names
- Celtic Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Sanskrit Boy Names
- Indian Boy Names
- Hindi Boy Names
- Assamese Boy Names
- Bengali Boy Names
- Gujarati Boy Names
- Kannada Boy Names
- Malayalam Boy Names
- Marathi Boy Names
- Sindhi Boy Names
- Tamil Boy Names
- Telugu Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Poet
- Baby Names that mean God
- Baby Names that mean King
- Baby Names that mean Immortal
- Baby Names that mean Charming
- Baby Names that mean Beginning
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004