Dejan vs Dempsey

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

Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,845
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Dempsey mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dejan and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.

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