Dejan vs Dez

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dejan

Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

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Boy #5,597 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish/British

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Dejan Rank #13,770

Dez Rank #5,597

Dez is more popular, ranked #5597 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Is Dejan or Dez more popular?

Dez is more popular, ranked #5597 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Dez mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Dez means "short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dejan and Dez boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Dez is primarily a boy name.