Jaquae vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaquae

Boy #6,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"held by the heel (from the birth story of Jacob)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,421
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
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

Jaquae Rank #6,421
Dejan Rank #13,770

Jaquae is more popular, ranked #6421 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaquae or Dejan more popular?

Jaquae is more popular, ranked #6421 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Jaquae and Dejan mean?

Jaquae means "held by the heel (from the birth story of Jacob)" (Hebrew origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Jaquae and Dejan boy or girl names?

Jaquae is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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