Dejan vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dejan

Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

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Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Dejan Rank #13,770

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Is Dejan or Barnabas more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Barnabas mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Dejan and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.