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Dev vs Finnian

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

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Finnian

Boy #1,521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, white, bright"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,521
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Finnian Rank #1,521

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1521 for Finnian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Finnian more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Finnian at #1521 in the United States.

What do Dev and Finnian mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Finnian means "fair, white, bright" (Old Irish origin).

Are Dev and Finnian boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Finnian is primarily a boy name.

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