Nigel vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

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Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Dejan Rank #13,770

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Is Nigel or Dejan more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Dejan mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Nigel and Dejan boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.