Dejan vs Nilson

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

Nilson

Boy #6,413 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion"

Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,413
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Nilson Rank #6,413

Nilson is more popular, ranked #6413 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Nilson more popular?

Nilson is more popular, ranked #6413 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Nilson mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin).

Are Dejan and Nilson boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Nilson is primarily a boy name.

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