Dev vs Kaine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaine

Boy #1,467 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"warrior, fighter"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,467
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Kaine Rank #1,467

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1467 for Kaine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dev ___

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

Kaine ___

  • Kaine Alexander
  • Kaine James
  • Kaine William
  • Kaine Michael
  • Kaine Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dev

Aria Priya Anya Kira Rohan

If you choose Kaine

Declan Brennan Fiona Aoife Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Kaine more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Kaine at #1467 in the United States.

What do Dev and Kaine mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Kaine means "warrior, fighter" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dev and Kaine boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Kaine is primarily a boy name.

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