NAME PROFILE
Dev
Dev is an English name derived from the Old English name 'Deofol,' which means 'divine' or 'god-like.' The name carries a modern, vibrant energy, often associated with creativity, individuality, and a passion for life.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,146 |
| Gender | Male (63% / 37%) |
| Peak year | 2009 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1988 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NJ — 23%CA — 20%NY — 20%TX — 20%IL — 17%
Notable People
Dev Patel (Actor, *Slumdog Millionaire*) · Devon Sawa (Actor, *Final Destination*) · Devendra Banhart (Musician, *Cripple Crow*) · Devon Aoki (Model, Actress) · Dev Hynes (Musician, Blood Orange)
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