UK boy's name
Devarsh
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "divine sage".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Devarsh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Devarsh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 7 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2011 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 86% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Devarsh. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Devarsh ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 7 boys were registered as Devarsh.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Devarsh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2014
7 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Meaning
What does Devarsh mean?
Devarsh is a name with roots tracing back to Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that emerged in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is a combination of two Sanskrit words: "deva," meaning "god" or "divine," and "rishi," referring to a revered sage or seer.
The name Devarsh is believed to have originated within the Hindu tradition, where devas (gods) and rishis (sages) held significant spiritual and cultural significance. It carries a profound meaning, suggesting a connection to the divine realm and the wisdom of ancient seers.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Devarsh can be found in the Vedas, the ancient Sanskrit scriptures that form the foundation of Hindu philosophy and spirituality. The Vedas contain numerous references to devas and rishis, making it plausible that the name emerged during this period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Devarsh. One of the earliest examples is Devarshi Narada, a revered sage and divine messenger in Hindu mythology, often depicted as a celestial being who traveled between the realms of gods and humans.
Another prominent figure was Devarsh Bhanu Deva, a renowned Hindu astrologer and scholar who lived in the 16th century CE. His contributions to the field of astrology and his astrological texts, such as the "Jataka Paddhati," were highly influential during his time.
In the 18th century, Devarsh Mishra was a prominent Sanskrit scholar and philosopher from the Indian state of Bengal. He authored several works on Hindu philosophy, including commentaries on the Upanishads and the Brahma Sutras.
During the 19th century, Devarsh Chandra Sen was a notable Bengali writer and social reformer. He played a significant role in the Bengal Renaissance movement and advocated for the abolition of the practice of Sati, the Hindu ritual of widow immolation.
More recently, Devarsh Pathak was an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Gujarat in the late 20th century. His performances as a right-arm medium-pace bowler earned him recognition within the Indian cricket circuit.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Devarsh over time
The chart below shows babies named Devarsh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Devarsh, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Devarsh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Devarsh was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4277 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3741 | 14 | 3 |
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FAQ
Devarsh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Devarsh in the UK right now?
In 2024, Devarsh was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Devarsh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 7 babies registered as Devarsh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Devarsh?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "divine sage".
How many people are called Devarsh in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Devarsh across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.