Nels vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nels

Boy #5,445 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian

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Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

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Nels Rank #5,445

Dejan Rank #13,770

Nels is more popular, ranked #5445 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Is Nels or Dejan more popular?

Nels is more popular, ranked #5445 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Nels and Dejan mean?

Nels means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Nels and Dejan boy or girl names?

Nels is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.