Chief vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chief

Boy #4,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, head, principal one"

Origin: Old French via English

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Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

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Chief Rank #4,156

Dejan Rank #13,770

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Is Chief or Dejan more popular?

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Chief and Dejan mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Chief and Dejan boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.