Dev vs Rishaan

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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Rishaan

Boy #1,597 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good person, one like a sage"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,597
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rish, Shan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Rishaan Rank #1,597

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1597 for Rishaan.

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

Rishaan ___

  • Rishaan Kumar
  • Rishaan Dev
  • Rishaan Aryan
  • Rishaan Raj
  • Rishaan Veer
  • Rishaan Anand

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dev

Aria Priya Anya Kira Rohan

If you choose Rishaan

Priya Ananya Arjun Divya Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Rishaan more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Rishaan at #1597 in the United States.

What do Dev and Rishaan mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Rishaan means "good person, one like a sage" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Dev and Rishaan boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Rishaan is primarily a boy name.

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