God, deity, or divine
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'deva', which refers to a divine being or deity in Hinduism. It is a short, powerful name that signifies a connection to the celestial or sacred. In many Indian cultures, it is used both as a standalone name and as a prefix for longer names like Devdas or Devendra.
About 126 boys were named Dev in 2025.
Academy Award-nominated British actor
Iconic Indian film actor and director
Protagonist of the series Master of None · Master of None
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Dev — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.