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Dev vs Lyric

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

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Clarence Cru Ansel Eziah

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Lyric

Boy #1,365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the lyre, lyric poetry"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,365
Total SSA Count: 138
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401

Lyric Rank #1,365

Lyric is more popular, ranked #1365 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Lyric more popular?

Lyric is more popular, ranked #1365 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Lyric mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Lyric means "of the lyre, lyric poetry" (Greek origin).

Are Dev and Lyric boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Lyric is primarily a boy name.

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