Dejan vs Cale

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

Cale

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,256
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Cale mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Dejan and Cale boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.

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