Dejan vs Mav

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

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Mav

Boy #6,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,325
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Hunner Izen

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Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770

Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Mav mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Dejan and Mav boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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