Dejan vs Zed

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

Zed

Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,081
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Zed Rank #6,081

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Zed more popular?

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Zed mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Dejan and Zed boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.

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