Kelly vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelly

Boy #1,576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright-headed warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Australian

23 High Risk

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Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindi British American

✓ All Clear

Kelly Rank #1,576

Dev Rank #1,401

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1576 for Kelly.

Is Kelly or Dev more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Kelly at #1576 in the United States.

What do Kelly and Dev mean?

Kelly means "bright-headed warrior" (Old Irish origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kelly and Dev boy or girl names?

Kelly is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.