Dev vs Ao

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

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Ao Rank #14,516

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Ao more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Dev and Ao mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Dev and Ao boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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