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Slater vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Slater

Boy #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who works with slate"

Origin: Middle English (sclater/slater)

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,543
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
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

Slater Rank #1,543
Dev Rank #1,401

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1543 for Slater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slater or Dev more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Slater and Dev mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Slater and Dev boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.

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