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Dev vs Monroe

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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Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,282
Total SSA Count
153
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Monroe Rank #1,282

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Monroe more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Monroe mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dev and Monroe boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Monroe is primarily a boy name.

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