Dev vs Ansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindi British American

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Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

German English American French

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Dev Rank #1,401

Ansel Rank #1,290

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 vs #1401 for Dev.

Is Dev or Ansel more popular?

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Ansel mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Dev and Ansel boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.