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Dev vs Sekani

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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Sekani

Boy #1,226 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, laughter"

Origin: Tumbuka (Malawian)

Cultural Roots

African Malawian Zambian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,226
Total SSA Count
164
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Sekani Rank #1,226

Sekani is more popular, ranked #1226 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Sekani more popular?

Sekani is more popular, ranked #1226 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Sekani mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Sekani means "joy, laughter" (Tumbuka (Malawian) origin).

Are Dev and Sekani boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Sekani is primarily a boy name.

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