Dejan vs Lou

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

Lou

Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,123
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Lou Rank #2,123

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Lou more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Lou mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Dejan and Lou boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.

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