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Dev vs Jessie

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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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Jessie Rank #1,266

Jessie is more popular, ranked #1266 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Jessie more popular?

Jessie is more popular, ranked #1266 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Jessie mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Jessie means "God exists, gift" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dev and Jessie boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Jessie is primarily a boy name.

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