Dejan vs Russel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dejan

Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

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Boy #4,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Dejan Rank #13,770

Russel Rank #4,499

Russel is more popular, ranked #4499 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Is Dejan or Russel more popular?

Russel is more popular, ranked #4499 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Russel mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Russel means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Dejan and Russel boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Russel is primarily a boy name.