Deven vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deven

Boy #2,622 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, godlike"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,622
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Deven Rank #2,622
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2622 for Deven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deven ___

  • Deven Michael
  • Deven James
  • Deven Alexander
  • Deven Patrick
  • Deven Thomas
  • Deven Aiden

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deven

Rohan Arjun Priya Shea Conor

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deven or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Deven at #2622 in the United States.

What do Deven and Theodore mean?

Deven means "divine, godlike" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Deven and Theodore boy or girl names?

Deven is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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