Dev vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindi British American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Dev Rank #1,401

Derick Rank #1,436

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Dev or Derick more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Dev and Derick mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Dev and Derick boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.