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Kolby vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kolby

Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,272
Total SSA Count
155
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

Kolby Rank #1,272
Dev Rank #1,401

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kolby or Dev more popular?

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Kolby and Dev mean?

Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kolby and Dev boy or girl names?

Kolby is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.

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