Dev vs Marquis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Marquis

Boy #1,472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the marches, borderlord"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,472
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mark, Marc, Que

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Marquis Rank #1,472

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1472 for Marquis.

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

Marquis ___

  • Marquis Antonio
  • Marquis James
  • Marquis William
  • Marquis Deshawn
  • Marquis André

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dev

Aria Priya Anya Kira Rohan

If you choose Marquis

Demarco Deshawn Destinee Jasmine Jaquan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Marquis more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Marquis at #1472 in the United States.

What do Dev and Marquis mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Marquis means "lord of the marches, borderlord" (Old French origin).

Are Dev and Marquis boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Marquis is primarily a boy name.

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