Malick vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malick

Boy #5,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic West African Senegalese French Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,343
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 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

Malick Rank #5,343
Dejan Rank #13,770

Malick is more popular, ranked #5343 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malick or Dejan more popular?

Malick is more popular, ranked #5343 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Malick and Dejan mean?

Malick means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Malick and Dejan boy or girl names?

Malick is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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