Dejan vs Nihal

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

Nihal

Boy #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Indian Pakistani Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,028
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Nihal Rank #3,028

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Nihal more popular?

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Nihal mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin).

Are Dejan and Nihal boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Nihal is primarily a boy name.

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