Erich vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erich

Boy #5,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Scandinavian Swiss American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,905
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Erich Rank #5,905
Dejan Rank #13,770

Erich is more popular, ranked #5905 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erich or Dejan more popular?

Erich is more popular, ranked #5905 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Erich and Dejan mean?

Erich means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse via Germanic origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Erich and Dejan boy or girl names?

Erich is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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