Dejan vs Dewayne

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

Dewayne

Boy #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,141
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Dewayne Rank #3,141

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Dewayne more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Dewayne mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dejan and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.

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