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Kiran vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kiran

Boy #1,346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ray of light, beam of sunlight"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Pakistani Sikh Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,346
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kiran Rank #1,346
Dev Rank #1,401

Kiran is more popular, ranked #1346 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiran or Dev more popular?

Kiran is more popular, ranked #1346 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Kiran and Dev mean?

Kiran means "ray of light, beam of sunlight" (Sanskrit origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kiran and Dev boy or girl names?

Kiran is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.

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