Scout vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scout

Boy #1,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who observes, explorer"

Origin: Old French (escouter)

American

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Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindi British American

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Scout Rank #1,485

Dev Rank #1,401

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1485 for Scout.

Is Scout or Dev more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Scout at #1485 in the United States.

What do Scout and Dev mean?

Scout means "one who observes, explorer" (Old French (escouter) origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Scout and Dev boy or girl names?

Scout is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.