Dejan vs Alek

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

Alek

Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Russian Czech Slovak American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,976
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Alek Rank #1,976

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Alek more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Alek mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Dejan and Alek boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Alek is primarily a boy name.

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