Dejan vs Shem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dejan

Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

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Boy #6,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"reputation, legacy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dejan Rank #13,770

Shem Rank #6,712

Shem is more popular, ranked #6712 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Is Dejan or Shem more popular?

Shem is more popular, ranked #6712 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Shem mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dejan and Shem boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Shem is primarily a boy name.