Kirk vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kirk

Boy #2,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"church, one who lives by a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja

Cultural Roots

Scottish American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,573
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Kirk Rank #2,573
Dejan Rank #13,770

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kirk or Dejan more popular?

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Kirk and Dejan mean?

Kirk means "church, one who lives by a church" (Old Norse kirkja origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Kirk and Dejan boy or girl names?

Kirk is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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