Dejan vs Kris

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

Kris

Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,551
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Kris mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Dejan and Kris boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.

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