Hal vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,485
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Hal Rank #3,485
Dejan Rank #13,770

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hal or Dejan more popular?

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Hal and Dejan mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Hal and Dejan boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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