Dejan vs Zai

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

Zai

Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Cultural Roots

Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,946
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Zai Rank #3,946

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Zai more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Zai mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Dejan and Zai boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.

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