Dejan vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dejan

Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Dejan Rank #13,770

Merle Rank #4,664

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Is Dejan or Merle more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Merle mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Dejan and Merle boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.