Dev vs Will

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 #1,283 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American German

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Dev Rank #1,401

Will Rank #1,283

Will is more popular, ranked #1283 vs #1401 for Dev.

Is Dev or Will more popular?

Will is more popular, ranked #1283 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Will mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Will means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Dev and Will boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Will is primarily a boy name.