Cale vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cale

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,256
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Dejan

Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Slovenian Bosnian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,770
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cale Rank #3,256
Dejan Rank #13,770

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Dejan more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Cale and Dejan mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Cale and Dejan boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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