Dev Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dev Name at a Glance

Name	Dev
Meaning	Diminutive of Devin: Poet.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dev Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dev means “Diminutive of Devin: Poet”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dev Name Origin

Our database records Dev under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dev a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dev is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dev

When considering Dev for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.