Dejan vs Yaniel

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

Yaniel

Boy #5,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (via John/Juan origin)"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Cuban Latin American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,579
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Yaniel Rank #5,579

Yaniel is more popular, ranked #5579 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Yaniel more popular?

Yaniel is more popular, ranked #5579 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Yaniel mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Yaniel means "God is gracious (via John/Juan origin)" (Hebrew via Spanish origin).

Are Dejan and Yaniel boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Yaniel is primarily a boy name.

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