Dejan vs Nylan

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

Nylan

Boy #2,511 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion (Irish-inspired)"

Origin: Irish-influenced American

Cultural Roots

American Irish-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,511
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Nylan Rank #2,511

Nylan is more popular, ranked #2511 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Nylan more popular?

Nylan is more popular, ranked #2511 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Nylan mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Nylan means "champion (Irish-inspired)" (Irish-influenced American origin).

Are Dejan and Nylan boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Nylan is primarily a boy name.

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