Dejan vs Malachai

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

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Malachai Rank #2,300

Malachai is more popular, ranked #2300 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Malachai more popular?

Malachai is more popular, ranked #2300 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Malachai mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Malachai means "my messenger, my angel" (Hebrew malakhi origin).

Are Dejan and Malachai boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Malachai is primarily a boy name.

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