Dejan vs Aleksei

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

Aleksei

Boy #5,658 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,658
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Aleksei Rank #5,658

Aleksei is more popular, ranked #5658 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Aleksei more popular?

Aleksei is more popular, ranked #5658 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Aleksei mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Aleksei means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin).

Are Dejan and Aleksei boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Aleksei is primarily a boy name.

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