Aksel vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aksel

Boy #1,433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father of peace"

Origin: Hebrew via Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Danish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,433
Total SSA Count
127
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ax

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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

Aksel Rank #1,433
Dev Rank #1,401

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1433 for Aksel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aksel ___

  • Aksel Lars
  • Aksel Erik
  • Aksel James
  • Aksel Thor
  • Aksel Bjorn
  • Aksel William

Dev ___

  • Dev Arjun
  • Dev Rohan
  • Dev Anish
  • Dev Michael
  • Dev James
  • Dev Kumar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aksel

Soren Freya Bjorn Astrid Magnus

If you choose Dev

Aria Priya Anya Kira Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aksel or Dev more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Aksel at #1433 in the United States.

What do Aksel and Dev mean?

Aksel means "father of peace" (Hebrew via Scandinavian origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Aksel and Dev boy or girl names?

Aksel is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.

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