Dev vs Chong

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

Chong

Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,507
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Chong Rank #31,507

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #31507 for Chong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Chong more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Dev and Chong mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Dev and Chong boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.

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