Leonid vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonid

Boy #4,244 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the lion, lion-like"

Origin: Greek leon (lion)

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Greek Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,244
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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

Leonid Rank #4,244
Dejan Rank #13,770

Leonid is more popular, ranked #4244 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leonid or Dejan more popular?

Leonid is more popular, ranked #4244 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Leonid and Dejan mean?

Leonid means "son of the lion, lion-like" (Greek leon (lion) origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Leonid and Dejan boy or girl names?

Leonid is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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