Dejaun

Dejaun is a boy baby name. Ranked #13,637 in the US, popular nicknames include Dej, Dey, and Dejie.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Dejaun is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Dejaun often also consider Dreamer, Prayash, Oluwatomi .

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Historical Record

Dejaun first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.

Over 451 babies have been named Dejaun in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Dejaun is past its peak , currently ranked #13,637 for boy names in the US .

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#13,637
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Peaked 1995 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#13,637
Total SSA Count
7

Nicknames

Dej Dey Dejie Dejaie

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Dreamer Boy Old English Prayash Boy Sanskrit Oluwatomi Boy Yoruba Dejan Boy Slavic Deneen Boy Old English/American Finesse Boy Old French Deshannon Boy African-American Gursher Boy Punjabi

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"the Lord is mine"

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Slavic origin

"God is gracious"

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Old English/American origin

"from the valley"

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Old French origin

"skillful delicacy, graceful handling"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dejaun

Is Dejaun a boy or girl name?
Dejaun is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Dejaun?
Dejaun is currently ranked #13637 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Dejaun?
Common nicknames for Dejaun include Dej, Dey, Dejie, and Dejaie.
Is Dejaun a common or rare name?
Dejaun is an uncommon name, ranked #13637 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Dejaun?
Dejaun pairs well with Dreamer, Prayash, Oluwatomi, Dejan in style and sound.

About the Name Dejaun

Dejaun is a boy name .

Dejaun is currently ranked #13,637 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Dejaun include Dej, Dey, Dejie, and Dejaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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