Dejan vs Chief

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dejan

Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

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Boy #4,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, head, principal one"

Origin: Old French via English

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Dejan Rank #13,770

Chief Rank #4,156

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Is Dejan or Chief more popular?

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Chief mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin).

Are Dejan and Chief boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Chief is primarily a boy name.