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Dev vs Virgil

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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Virgil

Boy #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

Cultural Roots

English American French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,544
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Virgil Rank #1,544

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Virgil more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Dev and Virgil mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Dev and Virgil boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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