Demari vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demari

Boy #1,528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea (possible etymology)"

Origin: Greek/American

Cultural Roots

African American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,528
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Demi, Mari, Dee

Playground Safety Score

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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

Demari Rank #1,528
Dev Rank #1,401

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1528 for Demari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demari ___

  • Demari James
  • Demari Antonio
  • Demari Lee
  • Demari Michael
  • Demari Xavier
  • Demari Isaiah

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 Demari

Amari Malachi Zion Imani Nadia

If you choose Dev

Aria Priya Anya Kira Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demari or Dev more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Demari at #1528 in the United States.

What do Demari and Dev mean?

Demari means "of the sea (possible etymology)" (Greek/American origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Demari and Dev boy or girl names?

Demari is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.

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