Donnell vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donnell

Boy #4,672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"world ruler, ruler of the world"

Origin: Irish Gaelic domhan (world) + val (rule)

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,672
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Donnell Rank #4,672
Dejan Rank #13,770

Donnell is more popular, ranked #4672 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donnell or Dejan more popular?

Donnell is more popular, ranked #4672 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Donnell and Dejan mean?

Donnell means "world ruler, ruler of the world" (Irish Gaelic domhan (world) + val (rule) origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Donnell and Dejan boy or girl names?

Donnell is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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