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Anson vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,396
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,401
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Dev Rank #1,401

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Dev more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Anson and Dev mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Anson and Dev boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.

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