Dev vs Kael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindi British American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,474 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American Australian

15 High Risk

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Dev Rank #1,401

Kael Rank #1,474

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1474 for Kael.

Is Dev or Kael more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Kael at #1474 in the United States.

What do Dev and Kael mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Kael means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dev and Kael boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Kael is primarily a boy name.