Dev vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindi British American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Dev Rank #1,401

Barry Rank #1,421

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Dev or Barry more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Dev and Barry mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Dev and Barry boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.