Kari vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kari

Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Finnish Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,838
Total SSA Count
45
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

Kari Rank #2,838
Dejan Rank #13,770

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kari or Dejan more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Kari and Dejan mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Kari and Dejan boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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