Dejan vs Darrick

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

Darrick

Boy #5,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,707
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Darrick Rank #5,707

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Darrick more popular?

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Darrick mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Darrick means "ruler of the people" (Old High German origin).

Are Dejan and Darrick boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Darrick is primarily a boy name.

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