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Dev vs Micaiah

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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Micaiah

Boy #1,570 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"he who resembles God (rhetorical)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,570
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Micaiah Rank #1,570

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1570 for Micaiah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Micaiah more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Micaiah at #1570 in the United States.

What do Dev and Micaiah mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Micaiah means "he who resembles God (rhetorical)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dev and Micaiah boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Micaiah is primarily a boy name.

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