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Kylin vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kylin

Boy #1,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"auspicious mythical creature"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Korean American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,509
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Kylin Rank #1,509
Dev Rank #1,401

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1509 for Kylin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kylin or Dev more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Kylin at #1509 in the United States.

What do Kylin and Dev mean?

Kylin means "auspicious mythical creature" (Chinese origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kylin and Dev boy or girl names?

Kylin is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.

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