Dev vs Rian

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

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Rian Rank #1,263

Rian is more popular, ranked #1263 vs #1401 for Dev.

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

Rian ___

  • Rian James
  • Rian Patrick
  • Rian Michael
  • Rian Thomas
  • Rian Joseph
  • Rian John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dev

Aria Priya Anya Kira Rohan

If you choose Rian

Cian Aoife Niamh Finn Saoirse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Rian more popular?

Rian is more popular, ranked #1263 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Rian mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Rian means "little king" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dev and Rian boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Rian is primarily a boy name.

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