Dev vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindi British American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Dev Rank #1,401

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1401 for Dev.

Is Dev or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Merrick mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Dev and Merrick boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.