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Shea vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shea

Boy #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,494
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Shea Rank #1,494
Dev Rank #1,401

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1494 for Shea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shea or Dev more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Shea at #1494 in the United States.

What do Shea and Dev mean?

Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Shea and Dev boy or girl names?

Shea is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.

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