Dejan vs Earnest

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

Earnest

Boy #5,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"serious, sincere, determined"

Origin: Old English word name

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,461
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Earnest Rank #5,461

Earnest is more popular, ranked #5461 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Earnest more popular?

Earnest is more popular, ranked #5461 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Earnest mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Earnest means "serious, sincere, determined" (Old English word name origin).

Are Dejan and Earnest boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Earnest is primarily a boy name.

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