Dejan vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Alaster

Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,903
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Alaster mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dejan and Alaster boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.

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