Dejan vs Hero

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dejan

Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

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Boy #2,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender, protector, warrior"

Origin: Greek

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Dejan Rank #13,770

Hero Rank #2,338

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Is Dejan or Hero more popular?

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Hero mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Hero means "defender, protector, warrior" (Greek origin).

Are Dejan and Hero boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Hero is primarily a boy name.