Norman vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Norman

Boy #1,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man from the north, Northman"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,313
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Norman Rank #1,313
Dev Rank #1,401

Norman is more popular, ranked #1313 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norman or Dev more popular?

Norman is more popular, ranked #1313 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Norman and Dev mean?

Norman means "man from the north, Northman" (Old French origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Norman and Dev boy or girl names?

Norman is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.

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