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Dev vs Sidney

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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Sidney

Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,374
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Sidney Rank #1,374

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Sidney more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Sidney mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Dev and Sidney boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.

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