Dev vs Ved

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

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Ved

Boy #1,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"knowledge, sacred wisdom"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,307
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Ved Rank #1,307

Ved is more popular, ranked #1307 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

Ved ___

  • Ved Arjun
  • Ved Prakash
  • Ved Kumar
  • Ved Raj
  • Ved Nath
  • Ved Sagar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dev

Aria Priya Anya Kira Rohan

If you choose Ved

Dhruv Aarav Ananya Priya Arjun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Ved more popular?

Ved is more popular, ranked #1307 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Ved mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Ved means "knowledge, sacred wisdom" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Dev and Ved boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Ved is primarily a boy name.

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