Dejan vs Ripken

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

Ripken

Boy #3,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the rippling water"

Origin: Low German toponym

Cultural Roots

American German-American Baseball culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,517
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Ripken Rank #3,517

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Ripken more popular?

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Ripken mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Ripken means "from the rippling water" (Low German toponym origin).

Are Dejan and Ripken boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Ripken is primarily a boy name.

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