Dejan vs Chai

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

Chai

Boy #5,960 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"life, alive"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew Indian (via tea culture)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,960
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Chai Rank #5,960

Chai is more popular, ranked #5960 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Chai more popular?

Chai is more popular, ranked #5960 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Chai mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Chai means "life, alive" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dejan and Chai boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Chai is primarily a boy name.

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