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Jaidev

♂ Boy

Pronounced JYE-dev /ˈdʒaɪ.dɛv/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Jayadeva, 'victory of God; god of victory' (jaya, 'victory', + deva, 'god') — borne by Jayadeva, the medieval poet of the Gita Govinda. A name of triumph and devotion, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of triumph: Jaidev means 'victory of God' (said 'JYE-dev'). Devotional and strong.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Jayadeva, 'victory of God; god of victory' (jaya, 'victory', + deva, 'god') — borne by Jayadeva, the medieval poet of the Gita Govinda. A name of triumph and devotion, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#12993 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 147

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120012023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Jaidev derives from the Sanskrit Jayadeva, 'victory of God' (jaya, 'victory', + deva, 'god'), tied to the medieval poet. Devotional and strong — rare in the U.S. (said 'JYE-dev').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in India. Rare here, devotional, and strong.

Did you know? Jaidev comes from the Sanskrit Jayadeva, 'victory of God' — carried by the poet Jayadeva of the Gita Govinda — pairing triumph with devotion, noted respectfully (said 'JYE-dev').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Jaidev — Sanskrit Jayadeva 'victory of God'

Variations

JayadevJaydevJaideva

Nicknames

JaiDev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaidev mean?

Jaidev is Sanskrit for 'victory of God' (jaya, 'victory,' + deva, 'god').

How do you pronounce Jaidev?

It's said JYE-dev /ˈdʒaɪ.dɛv/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jaidev a boy or girl name?

Jaidev is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jaidev?

Jaidev is a rare name in the U.S.

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