Dale vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindi British American

✓ All Clear

Dale Rank #1,309

Dev Rank #1,401

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #1401 for Dev.

Is Dale or Dev more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dale and Dev mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Dale and Dev boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.