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Ross vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,362
Total SSA Count
139
Syllables
1
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

Ross Rank #1,362
Dev Rank #1,401

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ross or Dev more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Ross and Dev mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ross and Dev boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.

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