Darrick vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrick

Boy #5,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,707
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 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

Darrick Rank #5,707
Dejan Rank #13,770

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrick or Dejan more popular?

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Darrick and Dejan mean?

Darrick means "ruler of the people" (Old High German origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Darrick and Dejan boy or girl names?

Darrick is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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