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Skylar vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Skylar Rank #1,553
Dev Rank #1,401

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1553 for Skylar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skylar or Dev more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Skylar at #1553 in the United States.

What do Skylar and Dev mean?

Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Skylar and Dev boy or girl names?

Skylar is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.

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