Dev vs Linus

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 #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

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Dev Rank #1,401

Linus Rank #1,423

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Dev or Linus more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Dev and Linus mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Dev and Linus boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.