Boy · #12,271 in 2026

Devang

Devang is an Indian given name, which means "one who is part or fragment of God or supreme deity". Notable people with the name include:Devang Gandhi, Indian cricketer Devang Patel, Indian singer, actor, and dancer Devang Vipin Khakhar, Indian chemical engineer

Current Rank
#12,271
Peak Rank
#9,112 (2000)
Total Babies
36
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1976
First Year
2012
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#9112
Peak Rank
36
Total Count
7
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Devang

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Devang is an Indian given name, which means "one who is part or fragment of God or supreme deity". Notable people with the name include:Devang Gandhi, Indian cricketer Devang Patel, Indian singer, actor, and dancer Devang Vipin Khakhar, Indian chemical engineer

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The Story of Devang

Devang first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 6 Devangs were born — ranking #9,112 that year. As of 2026, Devang ranks #12,271 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Devangs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Devang

Phonetically similar names — useful when Devang is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Devang

What does the name Devang mean?
Devang is an Indian given name, which means "one who is part or fragment of God or supreme deity". Notable people with the name include:Devang Gandhi, Indian cricketer Devang Patel, Indian singer, actor, and dancer Devang Vipin Khakhar, Indian chemical engineer
How popular is Devang in 2026?
In 2026, Devang ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Devang most popular?
Devang reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #9,112 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Devang a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Devang is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Devang?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Devang include Gervais, Danley, Kennyth. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Devang

Devang is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 36 births in the dataset. Devang's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #9,112. Use the chart and map above to compare Devang's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.