Dejan vs Ilya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dejan

Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

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Boy #3,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dejan Rank #13,770

Ilya Rank #3,661

Ilya is more popular, ranked #3661 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Is Dejan or Ilya more popular?

Ilya is more popular, ranked #3661 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Ilya mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Ilya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dejan and Ilya boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Ilya is primarily a boy name.