Ajay vs Devan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ajay

Boy #2,448 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"unconquerable, invincible"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Punjabi South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,448
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
AJ

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Devan

Boy #2,528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little deer (Irish)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Indian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,528
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

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Popularity Comparison

Ajay Rank #2,448
Devan Rank #2,528

Ajay is more popular, ranked #2448 vs #2528 for Devan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ajay ___

  • Ajay Kumar
  • Ajay Singh
  • Ajay Dev
  • Ajay Raj
  • Ajay Rajan
  • Ajay Pal

Devan ___

  • Devan James
  • Devan Michael
  • Devan Lee
  • Devan Patrick
  • Devan Cole
  • Devan Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ajay

Vijay Rohan Priya Ananya Arjun

If you choose Devan

Kieran Sienna Aisling Finn Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ajay or Devan more popular?

Ajay is more popular, ranked #2448 compared to Devan at #2528 in the United States.

What do Ajay and Devan mean?

Ajay means "unconquerable, invincible" (Sanskrit origin). Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ajay and Devan boy or girl names?

Ajay is primarily a boy name. Devan is primarily a boy name.

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