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Lael vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lael

Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,468
Total SSA Count
123
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

Lael Rank #1,468
Dev Rank #1,401

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1468 for Lael.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lael or Dev more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Lael at #1468 in the United States.

What do Lael and Dev mean?

Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Lael and Dev boy or girl names?

Lael is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.

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