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Nick vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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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

Nick Rank #1,422
Dev Rank #1,401

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Dev more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Dev mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Nick and Dev boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.

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