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Dev vs Kolby

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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Kolby

Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,272
Total SSA Count
155
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Kolby Rank #1,272

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Kolby more popular?

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Kolby mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dev and Kolby boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Kolby is primarily a boy name.

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