Dev vs Kaladin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindi British American

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Boy #1,413 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"hero, protector (fictional)"

Origin: Literary invention by Brandon Sanderson

American English Fantasy fiction readers

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Dev Rank #1,401

Kaladin Rank #1,413

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1413 for Kaladin.

Is Dev or Kaladin more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Kaladin at #1413 in the United States.

What do Dev and Kaladin mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Kaladin means "hero, protector (fictional)" (Literary invention by Brandon Sanderson origin).

Are Dev and Kaladin boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Kaladin is primarily a boy name.