Dev vs Kiran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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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
Nicknames
Kir

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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dev ___

  • Dev Arjun
  • Dev Rohan
  • Dev Anish
  • Dev Michael
  • Dev James
  • Dev Kumar

Kiran ___

  • Kiran Dev
  • Kiran Raj
  • Kiran Arjun
  • Kiran Singh
  • Kiran Prakash
  • Kiran Kumar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dev

Aria Priya Anya Kira Rohan

If you choose Kiran

Arjun Priya Anaya Rohan Ishaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Kiran more popular?

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

What do Dev and Kiran mean?

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

Are Dev and Kiran boy or girl names?

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

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