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Dev vs Abiel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Abiel

Boy #1,502 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my father"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,502
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Abiel Rank #1,502

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1502 for Abiel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Abiel more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Abiel at #1502 in the United States.

What do Dev and Abiel mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Abiel means "God is my father" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dev and Abiel boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Abiel is primarily a boy name.

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