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Dev vs Irving

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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Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Irving Rank #1,618

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1618 for Irving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Irving more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Dev and Irving mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Dev and Irving boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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