Dev vs Scout

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 #1,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who observes, explorer"

Origin: Old French (escouter)

American

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Dev Rank #1,401

Scout Rank #1,485

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1485 for Scout.

Is Dev or Scout more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Scout at #1485 in the United States.

What do Dev and Scout mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Scout means "one who observes, explorer" (Old French (escouter) origin).

Are Dev and Scout boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Scout is primarily a boy name.