Jaidev
MeaningGod of victory · Sanskrit
Jaidev is an Indian boy name meaning “God of victory”, 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.
Did you know?
- Word funJaidev doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jaidev would score 17 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationJaidev peaked in 2011, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Jaidev you'd meet today is about 14 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Jaidev would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 285,714 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryJaidev first shows up in US birth records in 2001, 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, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Jaidev
Jaidev is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “God of victory”. 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 and is still gaining fans. 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 Jaidev
What does the name Jaidev mean?
Jaidev means “God of victory” and comes from Sanskrit. Names built around “God” 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 Theodore (“gift of God”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Elias (“my God is Yahweh”).
What is the origin of the name Jaidev?
Jaidev 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 Jaidev a boy or girl name?
Jaidev is a boy name. In 2025, 6 US boys were named Jaidev.
How popular is the name Jaidev?
Jaidev ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2011, when it reached #5,945. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,327 places.
What names are similar to Jaidev?
If you like Jaidev, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias.
What should I know before naming my baby Jaidev?
Jaidev is an Indian boy name meaning “God of victory”, 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.