Devi vs Tenzin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devi

Girl #3,229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"goddess, divine feminine"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Balinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,229
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

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Tenzin

Boy #2,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Guardian of the teachings"

Origin: Tibetan

Cultural Roots

Tibetan Buddhist Bhutanese Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,270
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tenz, Ten

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Popularity Comparison

Devi Rank #3,229
Tenzin Rank #2,270

Tenzin is more popular, ranked #2270 vs #3229 for Devi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devi ___

  • Devi Rose
  • Devi Marie
  • Devi Priya
  • Devi Ananda
  • Devi Grace
  • Devi Lakshmi

Tenzin ___

  • Tenzin Dorje
  • Tenzin Karma
  • Tenzin Rinchen
  • Tenzin Gyatso
  • Tenzin Pema
  • Tenzin Norbu

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devi

Arjun Kiran Priya Maya Rohan

If you choose Tenzin

Pema Karma Dorje Lhamo Ngawang

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devi or Tenzin more popular?

Tenzin is more popular, ranked #2270 compared to Devi at #3229 in the United States.

What do Devi and Tenzin mean?

Devi means "goddess, divine feminine" (Sanskrit origin). Tenzin means "Guardian of the teachings" (Tibetan origin).

Are Devi and Tenzin boy or girl names?

Devi is primarily a girl name. Tenzin is primarily a boy name.

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