Dejan vs Nels

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dejan

Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

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Boy #5,445 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian

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Dejan Rank #13,770

Nels Rank #5,445

Nels is more popular, ranked #5445 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Is Dejan or Nels more popular?

Nels is more popular, ranked #5445 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Nels mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Nels means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian origin).

Are Dejan and Nels boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Nels is primarily a boy name.