Dejan vs Payson

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

Payson

Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,637
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Payson mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Dejan and Payson boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.

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