Derik vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

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Derik Rank #3,402

Dejan Rank #13,770

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Is Derik or Dejan more popular?

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Derik and Dejan mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Derik and Dejan boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.