West vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindi British American

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West Rank #1,339

Dev Rank #1,401

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1401 for Dev.

Is West or Dev more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do West and Dev mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are West and Dev boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.