Dejan vs Cheikh

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

Cheikh

Boy #4,037 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"elder, wise man"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

West African Senegalese Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,037
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Cheikh Rank #4,037

Cheikh is more popular, ranked #4037 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Cheikh more popular?

Cheikh is more popular, ranked #4037 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Cheikh mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Cheikh means "elder, wise man" (Arabic origin).

Are Dejan and Cheikh boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Cheikh is primarily a boy name.

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