Merit vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merit

Boy #6,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deserving of praise, earned reward"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

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Merit Rank #6,508

Dejan Rank #13,770

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Is Merit or Dejan more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Merit and Dejan mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Merit and Dejan boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.