Dejan vs Iain

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

Iain

Boy #4,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,295
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Iain Rank #4,295

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Iain more popular?

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Iain mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Iain means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin).

Are Dejan and Iain boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Iain is primarily a boy name.

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