Mav vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mav

Boy #6,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,325
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Dejan Rank #13,770

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Dejan more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Mav and Dejan mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Mav and Dejan boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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