Devraj
Meaningking of the gods · Sanskrit
Devraj is an Indian boy name meaning “king of the gods”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Word funDevraj doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Devraj would score 17 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationDevraj peaked in 2011, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Devraj you'd meet today is about 14 years old.
- HistoryDevraj first shows up in US birth records in 2007, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2007–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Devraj
Devraj is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “king of the gods”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Devraj
What does the name Devraj mean?
Devraj means “king of the gods” and comes from Sanskrit. Names built around “king” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kinsley (“king's meadow”), Ryan (“little king”), Rory (“red king”) and Kingston (“king's town”).
What is the origin of the name Devraj?
Devraj is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Devraj a boy or girl name?
Devraj is a boy name.
How popular is the name Devraj?
Devraj is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2019. It peaked at #9,600 in 2011, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Devraj?
If you like Devraj, you might also like Kinsley, Ryan, Rory and Kingston.
What should I know before naming my baby Devraj?
Devraj is an Indian boy name meaning “king of the gods”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.