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Dev vs Lenny

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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Lenny

Boy #1,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave lion, lion-hearted"

Origin: Germanic via Old English

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,370
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Lenny Rank #1,370

Lenny is more popular, ranked #1370 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Lenny more popular?

Lenny is more popular, ranked #1370 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Lenny mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Lenny means "brave lion, lion-hearted" (Germanic via Old English origin).

Are Dev and Lenny boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Lenny is primarily a boy name.

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