Joy vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joy

Boy #4,996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great happiness, delight"

Origin: Old French joie via Latin gaudium

Cultural Roots

American English Christian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,996
Total SSA Count
20
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

Joy Rank #4,996
Dejan Rank #13,770

Joy is more popular, ranked #4996 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joy or Dejan more popular?

Joy is more popular, ranked #4996 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Joy and Dejan mean?

Joy means "great happiness, delight" (Old French joie via Latin gaudium origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Joy and Dejan boy or girl names?

Joy is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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