Dev vs Vernon

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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Vernon

Boy #1,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alder grove"

Origin: Gaulish/Norman French

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,557
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vern

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Vernon Rank #1,557

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1557 for Vernon.

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

Vernon ___

  • Vernon Lee
  • Vernon James
  • Vernon Wayne
  • Vernon Dale
  • Vernon Ray
  • Vernon Eugene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dev

Aria Priya Anya Kira Rohan

If you choose Vernon

Floyd Norbert Leroy Gertrude Mildred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Vernon more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Vernon at #1557 in the United States.

What do Dev and Vernon mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Vernon means "alder grove" (Gaulish/Norman French origin).

Are Dev and Vernon boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Vernon is primarily a boy name.

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