Why Dev Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Dev” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Dev” is of English origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Ved.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Vde.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Dev

The true meaning of ‘Dev’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Dev is a name that denotes you are the foundation of society. Your good sense of structure makes you an excellent organizer and manager of any enterprise. You are also stable, disciplined, practical, reliable, hard-working, and frugal. Being impulsive is not your style. You think things through carefully before embarking on a course of action. Turning ideas to reality is one of your best traits.

Your heart’s desire is an adventure! Freedom is essential to your happiness. Traveling, meeting new friends, and getting new experience can add variety to your life. You are no stranger to change – you embrace it. Your sharp mind makes you curious about many things. You may find it difficult to commit. You want to jump from one project to another.

When people hear the name Dev, they perceive you as someone who is strong and powerful. The raw power you radiate to others makes you look confident and intimidating at the same time. It requires some convincing before you join a worthy cause. You tend to be egocentric. Sometimes people think you are wealthy, even if you’re not.

You prefer what works the best base on the system you have in place. It allows you to do things quickly and efficiently. You are down to earth and prefer structure over chaos. Your sense of determination is as solid as a rock.

Your most likely vocation: engineer, educator, businessman, farmer, scientist, manufacturer, professor, legal practitioner, keeper of stores, builder.

Lucky colors: All shades of gray and bright blues

Lucky gem(s): Sapphire

Lucky day(s): Thursday

Lucky botanicals: Lesser celandine, sage, spinach, wintergreen, medlar

You are a friend to:

You are an enemy to:

Is The Name Dev Popular?

“Dev” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Texas as reported in the 2019 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 11 babies in Texas have the same name as you in 2019. A total of only 114 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2009 with a total of 145 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Dev” was recorded 2,886 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Devs to occupy the country of Niue with an estimated population of 1,935.

The name first appeared in the year 1969 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ)

Unfortunately, it seems like this name is unpopular.

For the past two decades (2004 to 2023), the name “Dev” was recorded 2,303 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Dev, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

More About Names!

Top 500 Classic Southern Names – Here’s a list of the top 500 classic Southern names from Dixie Land. These names are timeless and old-fashioned but will never go out of style. [continue]