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Kenny vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,355
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Kenny Rank #1,355
Dev Rank #1,401

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenny or Dev more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Dev mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kenny and Dev boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.

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