Dejan vs Jaquae

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

Jaquae

Boy #6,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"held by the heel (from the birth story of Jacob)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,421
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Jaquae Rank #6,421

Jaquae is more popular, ranked #6421 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Jaquae more popular?

Jaquae is more popular, ranked #6421 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Jaquae mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Jaquae means "held by the heel (from the birth story of Jacob)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dejan and Jaquae boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Jaquae is primarily a boy name.

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