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BoySanskrit origin3 syllables

Devendra

Meaning: “chief of the gods”

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About the name Devendra

Devendra is a boy name with Sanskrit roots, meaning “chief of the gods”.

It has a unique feel. Fewer than 5 US babies of either sex received it in 2025, so it's very rare right now. Its peak year since 1940 was 2018. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Devendra were boys.

Etymology

From Sanskrit, meaning “chief of the gods”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Devendra”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
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Babies in 2025
Under 5

Popularity of Devendra, 1940–2025

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BoysBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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